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

The company also makes positive comments that suggest a rise in dividend payouts is possible once its balance sheet position improves, the analysts note.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2026

Network Rail said: "The complete renewal of the manually operated junction to a powered junction, and installation of modern equipment, improves operational flexibility and railway performance... across the route."

From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2026

Wilson said the correction that began in June is now in the final innings, with both the S&P 500 retreating as breadth improves.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 2, 2026

Manufacturers must therefore find a balance that improves nutritional content while keeping foods appealing to consumers.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 2, 2026

Mint sauce is one of Gram's specialties, and you'd be amazed how it improves everything, which is why I've been keeping it close by.

From "Freak The Mighty" by Rodman Philbrick

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