Definition of improve
improved
;improving
transitive verb
2a : to enhance in value or quality : make betterb : to increase the value of (land or property) by making it more useful for humans (as by cultivation or the erection of buildings)c : to grade and drain (a road) and apply surfacing material other than pavement
3 : to use to good purpose
intransitive verb
1 : to advance or make progress in what is desirable
2 : to make useful additions or amendments
improver
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Examples of improve in a Sentence
This operation will greatly improve her chances of survival.
The advertising campaign has improved sales.
Maybe we'll buy a house when our financial situation improves.
Her writing has improved since the beginning of the school year.
The company has been having steadily improving sales.
Recent Examples of improve from the Web
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Some hospitals may be using donor milk as a way to improve their statistics on that front.
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The grandmothers in Harare were trained in problem-solving therapy through a project paid for by Grand Challenges Canada, a government effort to improve global health.
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My French may be improving daily, but this left me at a loss for words.
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Myers complained regularly to LogistiCare, the company contracted to provide his medical transportation, but said the situation didn’t improve.
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Just before the Battle of Bull Run produced the first Union defeat in the summer of 1861, Thoreau embarked on a long train trip to Milwaukee, hoping the climate would improve his health.
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For HBCUs, education is our only way to better improve our lives and opportunities, given that we were once denied it.
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On the bright side, all of the proceeds from the auction were donated to Women Win, an organization that uses sports to help encourage leadership and confidence in young girls and to improve gender equality in communities around the world.
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That was the difference in a 29-28, 29-28, 29-28 unanimous decision that improved Tavares to 15-4 and dropped Theodorou to 13-2.
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Origin and Etymology of improve
Middle English improuen, emprouen, from Anglo-French emprouer to make profit from, from French en- + pru, prou advantage, from Late Latin prode — more at proud
Synonym Discussion of improve
IMPROVE Defined for English Language Learners
improve
playDefinition of improve for English Language Learners
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: to make (something) better
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: to become better
IMPROVE Defined for Kids
improve
playDefinition of improve for Students
improved
;improving
: to make or become better Her writing has greatly improved.
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