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

Like with any defensive approach that involves an element of pressing, this improves with time, as players better understand the press, as well as when physical condition improves.

From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026

The overall outlook improves sharply in 2027, when global oil demand is expected to return to growth, rising by 2.4 million barrels a day.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026

It improves the chances of a DNA or fingerprint sample being found.

From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026

More people switch jobs when the labor market improves.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 6, 2026

Giving a rat a ride improves the posture.

From "Stargirl" by Jerry Spinelli