Synonyms for improve
| Grammar : Verb |
| Spell : im-proov |
| Phonetic Transcription : ɪmˈpruv |
Top 10 synonyms for improve Other synonyms for the word improve
- ameliorate
- amend
- augment
- civilize
- come around
- convalesce
- cultivate
- doctor up
- edit
- elevate
- emend
- gain ground
- look up
- make strides
- meliorate
- mend
- perk up
- pick up
- polish
- promote
- purify
- raise
- rally
- recover
- rectify
- recuperate
- refine
- reform
- revamp
- revise
- rise
- set right
- shape up
- sharpen
- skyrocket
- straighten out
- take off
- touch up
- turn the corner
- update
- upgrade
Définition of improve
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.
- verb make or become better
- So long as we feel unable to improve on this organisation we shall have these inequalities.
- Extract from : « The Conquest of Fear » by Basil King
- It commands us to assist our neighbor to improve and protect his own.
- Extract from : « An Explanation of Luther's Small Catechism » by Joseph Stump
- When things were so very good as they were at that time, why try to improve them?
- Extract from : « Her Father's Daughter » by Gene Stratton-Porter
- I daresay it isn't as good as I thought it was, but I'll improve.
- Extract from : « The Foolish Lovers » by St. John G. Ervine
- My reading in the bible, now, was not for the stories, but seriously to improve my mind and morals.
- Extract from : « Ned Myers » by James Fenimore Cooper
- We have religious and social opportunities--do we improve them?
- Extract from : « Female Scripture Biographies, Vol. I » by Francis Augustus Cox
- Let the lemon remain with the citrons, as it will improve their flavour.
- Extract from : « Directions for Cookery, in its Various Branches » by Eliza Leslie
- This is said greatly to improve their consistence and flavour.
- Extract from : « Directions for Cookery, in its Various Branches » by Eliza Leslie
- This will remove the acidity, and improve the bread in lightness.
- Extract from : « Directions for Cookery, in its Various Branches » by Eliza Leslie
- A very good thing, at least, for the country, to improve the breed of cattle.
- Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 9 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
Antonyms for improve
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