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improve

[im-proov] / ɪmˈpruv /


Usage

What are other ways to say improve? The verb improve usually implies remedying a lack or a felt need: to improve a process, oneself (as by gaining more knowledge). The more formal verb, ameliorate, implies improving oppressive, unjust, or difficult conditions: to ameliorate working conditions. To better is to improve conditions which, though not bad, are unsatisfying: to better an attempt, oneself (as by gaining a higher salary).

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Beyond deep-space exploration, the technology could also improve missions closer to Earth.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

“There’s so much potential for AI to improve how people find jobs, and we will be wherever job seekers are looking,” ZipRecruiter CEO Ian Siegel says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

The BLS’ efforts to improve its net birth-death model also received praise.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

It said regulators could still improve how they identified vulnerable customers and promoted the support available.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Part of me wants to read it over and find ways to improve it, but I let it go for now.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison




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