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

Supplies will grow by 2% as recycling of the metal improves, while the lack of investor desire to hold platinum will weigh on global demand.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026

A timely acquisition expands the company’s production and improves profitability.

From Barron's ● Sep. 9, 2026

Researchers are now investigating whether SET or other proteins that suppress PP2A can be targeted safely and whether doing so improves the effectiveness of standard glioblastoma therapies.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 6, 2026

And his addition improves lineup flexibility: when he plays second base, that could free up Tommy Edman to move to the outfield.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026

Mint sauce is one of Gram's specialties, and you'd be amazed how it improves everything, which is why I've been keeping it close by.

From "Freak The Mighty" by Rodman Philbrick