verb
improve
ihm-PROOV
verb
1
To make something better in quality, value, or condition.
"The new manager improved staff morale within a few months."
"Regular exercise can improve your mood and sleep."
2
To become better.
"Her French improved a lot after the exchange trip."
How to Use Improve
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo make, or become, better than before.
Common pairings
improve on
greatly improve
improve conditions
Word Forms
improved past tense, improved past tense, improves singular, improves singular
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Etymology
From Anglo-Norman emprouwer, ultimately from Vulgar Latin prode ("profitable, advantageous").