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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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The revised plan included cutting a bracket to improve access to an area that may have been contributing to the leak.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

It has released new AI features that allow users to improve their writing, translate text, summarize messages and create images.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

It says the relocated and expanded orphanage will improve animal welfare and veterinary training, as well as allow for a better visitor experience.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Incyte said the acquisition includes Vega’s lead candidate VGA039, which modulates Protein S to improve hemostasis, potentially improving the body’s ability to control bleeding in numerous bleeding disorders.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

He was appalled by children’s poor singing quality, and began to create teaching methods to improve it.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin




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