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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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Brown partnered with Slater, who was as good as his word, improving on the Arkwright model and turning out yarn that his old master in Derbyshire—to whom Slater sent a sample—labeled excellent.

From Barron's

Truck earnings, with a 9.5% margin in the fourth quarter, exceeded consensus on higher deliveries, while construction-equipment margins surprised positively at 14%, reflecting a strong product and market mix and improved service business.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Menu enhancements and competitive pricing, coupled with ongoing advertising initiatives, continued to strengthen the Company’s value proposition and attract new guests, while improved restaurant operations remained a driver of repeat visits,” the company said.

From The Wall Street Journal

“There’s benefits on the balance sheet, and our margin structure improves.”

From The Wall Street Journal

New research shows that a similar process can improve how artificial intelligence learns and adapts.

From Science Daily