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improve

[im-proov] / ɪmˈpruv /


Usage

What are other ways to say improve? The verb improve usually implies remedying a lack or a felt need: to improve a process, oneself (as by gaining more knowledge). The more formal verb, ameliorate, implies improving oppressive, unjust, or difficult conditions: to ameliorate working conditions. To better is to improve conditions which, though not bad, are unsatisfying: to better an attempt, oneself (as by gaining a higher salary).

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In another, the teacher at Tallinn Pelgulinna State high school asked students to write an essay on paper in class and use AI to help improve it, but turn in the handwritten original.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

I don’t want people to break up with people, but if this sheds a light on a relationship, hopefully that means they can talk about it and improve it.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

Claire Mann, TfL's chief operating officer, said the "completely voluntary" four-day week had been designed to "improve work-life balance".

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Powell said Sunday that while the Fed may make mistakes—policymakers are only human—it is essential that the U.S. preserve the good in public institutions like the Fed even as we try to also improve them.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

I can do it, for I have May Chester as a model, and I’ll improve upon her.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott




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