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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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On 11 July 2024, he went in for surgery to improve blood flow to his left leg and foot, before being discharged the next day.

From BBC

Wales' chastening opening defeat by England was followed by three more losses, but with markedly improved performances and now with the win over Italy, there is hope Steve Tandy's side have turned a corner.

From BBC

He said there was a "power imbalance" because safety staff had to get the agreement of teams in charge of Reels to introduce a new product or feature that would improve user safety.

From BBC

As a result, improving the reliability of eruption forecasts is a major goal for scientists studying volcanic hazards.

From Science Daily

Using Helium-3 data from six K/Pg boundary locations in Europe, North Africa, and the Gulf of Mexico, the team calculated improved sedimentation rates.

From Science Daily