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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).

Example Sentences

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But researchers and lawyers say the studies have done little to improve insurance networks because the companies have faced few penalties.

From The Wall Street Journal

In theory, an upgrade in midfield as a replacement for Zirzkee or Mainoo may improve United as they chase a European place over the second half of the season.

From BBC

In recent years, telehealth has become one of the most powerful drivers of improved access.

From Salon

It says it is doing better with recent loans and some of its metrics have improved in the past year while waiting on the old loans to be cleared out.

From The Wall Street Journal

These results suggest that increasing PIP2 levels could form the basis of a new treatment strategy aimed at improving brain blood flow and supporting brain function.

From Science Daily