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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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Academic studies, including randomized controlled trials, have found that microfinance doesn’t improve the economic conditions of most borrowers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Instead, companies with significant electricity use—for example, tech companies—will have to report the share of electricity consumption matched with low-carbon electricity on an hourly basis in a bid to improve transparency.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Although there is currently no cure for hearing loss or tinnitus, available treatments can help improve daily functioning and quality of life.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

An angiogram revealed some abnormalities in his arteries, and Hugh was then diagnosed with cardiovascular disease and told he needed triple bypass surgery, an operation to improve blood flow to the heart.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

I enjoyed American movies because they helped me improve my English and gave me something to talk about with my classmates.

From "Breaking Through" by Francisco Jiménez




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