improve

verb
UK: /ɪmˈpruːv/
US: /ɪmˈpruːv/

  1. To make something better or of a higher quality.

    1. I want to improve my English.
    2. Regular exercise can significantly improve your overall health and well-being.

  2. To get better; to reach a better standard or quality.

    1. My health is starting to improve now.
    2. After the rain stopped, the weather began to improve gradually during the afternoon.

Synonyms

ameliorate better enhance advance refine
improve transitive-verb

  1. To use or handle something to good effect.

    1. I will improve my recipe next time.
    2. We must improve every opportunity to learn and grow as individuals.
improve intransitive-verb

  1. To become better.

    1. My skills improve over time.
    2. The patient's condition continues to improve steadily after the surgery.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "improve" in English means: To make something better or of a higher quality., To get better; to reach a better standard or quality..

The phonetic transcription of "improve" is /ɪmˈpruːv/ in British English and /ɪmˈpruːv/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "improve": ameliorate, better, enhance, advance, refine.

Example usage of "improve": "I want to improve my English.". More examples on the page.