improved; improving
1
a
: to enhance in value or quality : make better
b
: 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
2
: to use to good purpose
1
: to advance or make progress in what is desirable
2
: to make useful additions or amendments
Synonyms
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.
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His ethos is, and has always been, to iterate, re-iterate and improve.
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Samantha Conti, WWD, 15 Aug. 2024
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The project aims to reconnect Native people with traditional food practices, boost traditional, ecosystem-friendly agriculture and improve the health of native communities.
—Siddhant Pusdekar, Journal Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2024
Zoom in: State and metro governments in the region have added wetlands and farm field buffers that reduce flood risks and improve water quality.
—Jason Clayworth, Axios, 15 Aug. 2024
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Samantha Conti, WWD, 15 Aug. 2024
With unparalleled access to the world's most influential people, the trust of consumers and partners globally, and an unrivaled power to convene, TIME's mission is to tell the essential stories of the people and ideas that shape and improve the world.
—Time Pr, TIME, 15 Aug. 2024
The project aims to reconnect Native people with traditional food practices, boost traditional, ecosystem-friendly agriculture and improve the health of native communities.
—Siddhant Pusdekar, Journal Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2024
Zoom in: State and metro governments in the region have added wetlands and farm field buffers that reduce flood risks and improve water quality.
—Jason Clayworth, Axios, 15 Aug. 2024
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improve
verb
im·prove
im-ˈprüv 
improved; improving
1
: to make or become better
genetics helps us improve plants
when economic conditions improve
2
: to increase the value of (land or property) by making improvements
3
: to make good use of
improved their time by studying German
4
: to make useful additions or changes
improver
noun
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