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
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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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Fred Sassani, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
Introducing universal licensing recognition to improve workforce mobility.
—Christopher R. Marsicano, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Following the explosion and the resulting fire, a man and woman in their 70s were hospitalized in serious condition with severe burns, although both had improved by Wednesday afternoon to stable condition, Allen said.
—Bill Laytner, Detroit Free Press, 21 Nov. 2024
The tool also features sonic vibration, which helps improve lymphatic drainage with every stroke across your skin.
—Emily Orofino, Vogue, 21 Nov. 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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