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

So if it turns out that, say, continuity of care, greater integration, that improves outcomes - then a competitive market would lead to that, like it does in other sectors.

From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026

Clinical studies would be needed to establish whether adding genetic testing actually improves treatment decisions and patient outcomes.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 12, 2026

A lower admissions rate improves schools’ rankings and “protects their prestige,” said Christopher Rim, chief executive of admissions firm Command Education.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026

"People were already saying, 'The red team is better,' and recognising players by their numbers. As the technology improves, I think fandoms will naturally emerge."

From Barron's ● Jul. 3, 2026

I only hope Bertus improves under her influence, or that Bep finds another man, one who knows how to appreciate her!

From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank