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improve

[im-proov] / ɪmˈpruv /


Usage

What are other ways to say improve? The verb improve usually implies remedying a lack or a felt need: to improve a process, oneself (as by gaining more knowledge). The more formal verb, ameliorate, implies improving oppressive, unjust, or difficult conditions: to ameliorate working conditions. To better is to improve conditions which, though not bad, are unsatisfying: to better an attempt, oneself (as by gaining a higher salary).

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They found that disorder can improve stability in two main ways.

From Science Daily Sep. 19, 2026

A district could improve and still be capped, or see its eligibility shift “simply because the statewide average changed,” she wrote.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 19, 2026

More intelligence, even if it’s artificial, can only improve matters.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 18, 2026

Like many of his predecessors, Alonso has been attempting to instil a stronger competitive edge within his squad and improve the mentality of his players.

From BBC Sep. 18, 2026

In granting the permission, Hitler saw an opportunity to improve the Aryan race and to save the government money.

From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti

With the nonleague victory, JSerra improves to 4-1, while Bishop Amat falls to 4-1.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 19, 2026

Supplies will grow by 2% as recycling of the metal improves, while the lack of investor desire to hold platinum will weigh on global demand.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 9, 2026

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

From BBC Sep. 6, 2026

Researchers are now investigating whether SET or other proteins that suppress PP2A can be targeted safely and whether doing so improves the effectiveness of standard glioblastoma therapies.

From Science Daily Sep. 6, 2026

“If your memory improves, I will expect—” Suddenly the Titan lord winced.

From "The Last Olympian" by Rick Riordan

The patient's laboratory measurements improved, although the researchers stressed that the complicated case and short treatment period prevent firm conclusions about the treatment's effectiveness.

From Science Daily Sep. 19, 2026

For adults with diabetes, Kaestner said, the clearest measurable benefits remain those already demonstrated in clinical research, including improved glycemic control, weight loss, and better physical health.

From Science Daily Sep. 18, 2026

A significant widening in profit margin—due to improved efficiency and the strengthening zloty against the dollar—also helped headline profit figures.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 18, 2026

Experts have noted that lithium battery safety has improved dramatically in the years since it was built.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 18, 2026

The smart crows and redwing blackbirds knew when their chances of getting a bite of corn had improved!

From "The Birchbark House" by Louise Erdrich

Education, Chatfield recalled telling Chávez, was the answer to improving the lives of farmworkers.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 18, 2026

To overcome U.S. barriers, Huawei is developing alternative chip designs, bundling chips into massive clusters, and improving data transmission.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 17, 2026

This could be the moment for Tuchel to start to further integrate Liam Delap, who is improving at new club Nottingham Forest and has yet to make a senior England appearance.

From BBC Sep. 17, 2026

Goldstein told MarketWatch that investor sentiment depends on Tesla expanding the robotaxi service, “tangible” progress with the Optimus humanoid robots and improving free cash flow.

From MarketWatch Sep. 17, 2026

Farmer was quick to give credit to Père Lafontant both for his vision for improving life in Cange and for his ability to raise funds with the help of the South Carolina church.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French