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

One 2026 study found unstable surface training significantly improves postural control, or the ability to remain stable, in older adults.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 16, 2026

They’ve read the research documenting how the outdoors, including urban green spaces, improves cognition, social connection and physical strength, while decreasing depression and anxiety in all ages, but especially seniors.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 15, 2026

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

From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026

Streaming revenue improves as HBO Max expands subscriber and advertising base.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026

A deep-fried bean burrito, the bufriedo proved beyond the shadow of a doubt that frying always improves a food.

From "Looking for Alaska" by John Green