improve upon

VERB

excel

Synonyms

STRONGEST

come through outdo shine transcend

STRONG

beat best better cap eclipse exceed outrival outshine outstrip pass predominate surmount top wax

WEAK

be good be master of be proficient be skillful be talented go beyond go to town make it show talent take precedence

Antonyms

STRONGEST

fail lose

STRONG

fall behind surrender

WEAK

be inferior

VERB

outclass

Synonyms

STRONGEST

beat dominate eclipse excel outdistance outdo outmatch outpace outperform outplay outrun outshine

STRONG

best better cap exceed outrank outrival outstrip pass surmount top tower

WEAK

go beyond go one better outhussle put to shame rise above win the race

Antonyms

STRONGEST

fail lose surrender

STRONG

fall behind

VERB

outmatch

Synonyms

STRONGEST

outdistance outrank outshine overstep

STRONG

beat best better cap eclipse exceed excel outdo outgo outpace outperform outrival outrun outstrip outweigh override overshadow pass rank surmount top tower transcend trump

WEAK

go beyond go one better outstep put to shame tower above

Antonyms

STRONG

be inferior fail fall behind lose surrender

VERB

surpass

Synonyms

STRONGEST

beat eclipse exceed outpace outperform outstrip outweigh pass rank top

STRONG

best better cap excel outdistance outgo outmatch outrank outrival outrun outshine override overshadow overstep surmount tower transcend trump

WEAK

go beyond go one better outstep put to shame tower above

Antonyms

STRONGEST

fail fall behind lose

STRONG

surrender

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

They should improve upon the investment provisions in the tax act by making all the expensing provisions permanent, for instance.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

In other words, many managers surmised, if you can gauge it, you can improve upon it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 4, 2025

"Our analysis shows how public perception of health care changed after COVID-19. And with this information, hopefully, health care professionals can work to improve upon what's been driving these opinions."

From Science Daily • Nov. 25, 2024

"Several changes were implemented immediately in order to further improve upon our health and safety systems and processes," said the firm.

From BBC • Nov. 13, 2024

And wasn’t it good to have a chance to improve upon our first effort?

From "P.S. Be Eleven" by Rita Williams-Garcia

improve upon

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