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Synonyms for improving

Grammar : Adj
Spell : im-proov
Phonetic Transcription : ɪmˈpruv


Définition of improving

Origin :
  • late 15c., "to use to one's profit, to increase (income)," from Anglo-French emprouwer "to turn to profit" (late 13c.), from Old French en-, causative prefix, + prou "profit," from Latin prode "advantageous" (see proud). Spelling with -v- was rare before 17c. Meaning "to raise to a better quality or condition" first recorded 1610s. Phrase improve the occasion retains the etymological sense. Meaning "to turn land to profit" (by clearing it, erecting buildings, etc.) was in Anglo-French (13c.) and was retained in the American colonies.
  • adj reconstructing
Example sentences :
  • He felt vaguely that his reluctance did him credit, and that he was improving.
  • Extract from : « In the Midst of Alarms » by Robert Barr
  • In 1859 a movement was made for improving its shores as a public park.
  • Extract from : « The Works of Whittier, Volume IV (of VII) » by John Greenleaf Whittier
  • We're not thwarting Lieutenant Ferry's plan, we're only improving upon it.
  • Extract from : « The Cavalier » by George Washington Cable
  • The ever improving brain will give us an ever broadening creed.
  • Extract from : « The Stark Munro Letters » by J. Stark Munro
  • Reaching Abydos, he set about improving his naval and military position.
  • Extract from : « Hellenica » by Xenophon
  • I can scarce use my arms, it is true, but they are improving.
  • Extract from : « Love-at-Arms » by Raphael Sabatini
  • Many of us are improving the opportunity of bathing in the York.
  • Extract from : « Three Years in the Federal Cavalry » by Willard Glazier
  • Hybridization has been the chief means of improving the grape.
  • Extract from : « Manual of American Grape-Growing » by U. P. Hedrick
  • Besides, here I have no hope of learning anything or improving my condition.
  • Extract from : « Paul Prescott's Charge » by Horatio Alger
  • It's little we used to hear of improving, when I was a child.
  • Extract from : « The O'Donoghue » by Charles James Lever

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