meliorates

verb

present tense third-person singular of meliorate
as in improves
to make better regulations intended to meliorate the working conditions of factory workers

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  1. improves
  2. enhances
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  • This creates a thin thermal boundary layer and improves heat transfer at the point of impact.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Shorter grass improves seed-to-soil contact and lets more sunlight reach the soil surface for better seed germination.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of improves
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  • Packed with potent ingredients like isopropyl cloprostenate, amino acids, hyaluronic acid, and vitamin E, this formula nurtures and enhances your brows from the root.
    — Iman Balagam, Vogue, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Gay, who is borderline to make the 53-man roster even with a high number of LB injuries, has seen his special teams participation increase recently, which enhances his chances of making the final roster.
    — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of enhances
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“Meliorates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meliorates. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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