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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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Will artificial intelligence improve workers’ lives, or hand them the equivalent of a pink slip?

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

To improve the effectiveness of strikes, Madyar relies on data from the videos streaming into his command post.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Furthermore, tea's role in weight management and its potential in controlling diabetes are discussed, with evidence suggesting that green tea catechins can aid in weight reduction and improve metabolic parameters in obese individuals.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

It said regulators could still improve how they identified vulnerable customers and promoted the support available.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

“Do you think you can improve our alpanas?”

From "Rickshaw Girl" by Mitali Perkins




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