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

Warm, dry spring weather improves a nest’s chance of survival as it ensures a good nectar supply for the queen to develop her ovaries and good prey populations for her to feed the brood.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 11, 2026

A timely acquisition expands the company’s production and improves profitability.

From Barron's ● Sep. 9, 2026

"It does, however, address the housing crisis, empowers tenants and improves their wellbeing," she added.

From BBC ● Sep. 6, 2026

And his addition improves lineup flexibility: when he plays second base, that could free up Tommy Edman to move to the outfield.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026

That improves our chances of rounding them up.”

From "Chains" by Laurie Halse Anderson