meliorate

verb

ˈmēl-yə-ˌrāt How to pronounce meliorate (audio)
Definition of melioratenext
as in to improve
to make better regulations intended to meliorate the working conditions of factory workers

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  1. improve
  2. enhance
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  • Just the other day, a source was venting to me about how Silicon Valley billionaires have failed to use their wealth to improve their own surroundings.
    — Julia Black, Vanity Fair, 11 Nov. 2026
  • The company also plans to improve response depth, conversational continuity, and personalization as GPT-Live develops.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of improve
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  • Their effectiveness is enhanced when integrated with other counter-UAS technologies and established command-and-control arrangements.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2026
  • This can be enhanced by viewing a picture, video, or recording of the other person or using virtual reality technology to powerfully see their perspective.
    — Joan M. Cook, Time, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of enhance
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“Meliorate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meliorate. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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