improves

VERB

make or become better

Synonyms

STRONGEST

advance better boost correct develop enhance help increase lift progress promote raise recover reform revamp revise rise upgrade

STRONG

ameliorate amend augment civilize convalesce cultivate edit elevate emend meliorate mend polish purify rally rectify recuperate refine sharpen skyrocket update

WEAK

come around doctor up gain ground look up make strides perk up pick up set right shape up straighten out take off touch up turn the corner

Antonyms

STRONGEST

blow decline decrease demote depress descend deteriorate diminish drop halt hinder hurt lessen lose lower recede reduce repress retreat retrogress stop worsen

STRONG

corrupt damage destroy dirty dull pollute ruin weaken

WEAK

harm injure

Example Sentences

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improves

No one’s performance improves after being told everyone is talking about them.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 29, 2026

Her comments come just days after the Education Department issued new guidance telling schools to evaluate educational technology based on evidence that it improves student outcomes.

From Salon ● Aug. 23, 2026

As technology improves – with lighter hardware, lower power use, and cheaper installation – screens have become easier for airlines to justify.

From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026

One 2026 study found unstable surface training significantly improves postural control, or the ability to remain stable, in older adults.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 16, 2026

Mind reading, as well, is an ability that improves with practice.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell