Showing Results for "improves"

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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She recommended larger and longer studies to check if preserving muscle improves strength, wellbeing and long-term health outcomes.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

They don’t want to fire people now and then be forced to hire again if the economy improves, particularly with skilled talent hard to find.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

"As the security condition normalises, and his health improves, I would expect him to play a bigger role," Sabet added.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

They see a world where supply visibility improves, which Dell has shown is possible given its strong track record of leveraging its scale to deliver ahead of competitors.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Giving a rat a ride improves the posture.

From "Stargirl" by Jerry Spinelli