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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 mice, Compound 10 also appeared to improve heart function and influence aging-related changes.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

Sarina Wiegman says her "hurt" England side need setbacks like their humbling defeat by Spain in order to improve.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Vietnam is also a potentially lower-cost manufacturing location, compared with Singapore and Malaysia, which could improve UMS’s cost competitiveness and margins, the analyst adds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

It is time to face the fact that Gregg failed to put the death penalty on a sound footing and that nothing can improve on Gregg’s frailties.

From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026

The price tag was $14,600 a year, but Elizebeth was sure that the expanded unit would improve the Treasury’s bottom line.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield




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