IMPROVES Synonyms: 57 Similar and Opposite Words

improves

verb

present tense third-person singular of improve

as in enhances

to make better a little salt would improve this bland food

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of improves Fall leaves create a natural mulch, which helps suppress weeds and improves the soil with organic matter as the leaves decompose. — Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026 Succinonitrile improves the mixture’s flexibility and further supports ion dissociation. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 31 Oct. 2026 Keeping with the snake theme, the robot’s exterior is fitted with a textured, scale-like coating that improves its traction. — Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 29 Oct. 2026 Waters also says that the new AI feature improves testing accuracy by 76% and is 50% faster than the prior process. — John Kell, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2026 The 180-degree is your typical straight screwdriver mode, while the 90-degree improves your grip and boosts torque for tougher jobs. — New Atlas, 22 Oct. 2026 Such a gamble could deepen Israel’s insecurity, but electoral desperation seldom improves anyone’s judgment. — Ali Vaez, Time, 21 Oct. 2026 Research on whether melatonin improves mood in young people with circadian depression is currently underway, says Tonini. — Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 21 Oct. 2026 The wrinkle is that mitochondria live inside the cell and depend on it, so anything that improves their function will improve the cell, but anything that improves the cell will also improve them. — Rowan Jacobsen, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for improves

Verb

Doing so enhances the slight color differences in these rocks, allowing researchers to pick out the different minerals.

— Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 2 Nov. 2026
Advance also introduces new dark, rich indigo shades with a white core, which enhances chip effects for dynamic highs and lows after the wash.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of enhances

Verb

Its Automatic Target Recognition technology helps operators classify and pinpoint mine-like objects.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2026
Campbell helps Democrats’ numbers in the House, but voted with Republicans on some key bills during her previous stint in office.

— Miami Herald staff, Miami Herald, 4 Nov. 2026