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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After all, removing arbitrary barriers to entry only improves an art form.
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PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
Mulvey-Woolridge, who won approximately 51.1% of the vote, hopes to invest in law enforcement, improve roads and basic services and use tax dollars efficiently.
—Eleanor McCrary, The Courier-Journal, 6 Nov. 2024
Consider Your Health Goals Probiotics can support many health goals, from improving gut health to managing conditions like anxiety, eczema, and high cholesterol.
—Elizabeth Barnes, Verywell Health, 5 Nov. 2024
Because of improving technology and cheaper prices of components and manufacturing, prices for 98-inch TVs have fallen 53% compared to a year ago, a Circana spokesperson told CNN.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
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PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
Mulvey-Woolridge, who won approximately 51.1% of the vote, hopes to invest in law enforcement, improve roads and basic services and use tax dollars efficiently.
—Eleanor McCrary, The Courier-Journal, 6 Nov. 2024
Consider Your Health Goals Probiotics can support many health goals, from improving gut health to managing conditions like anxiety, eczema, and high cholesterol.
—Elizabeth Barnes, Verywell Health, 5 Nov. 2024
Because of improving technology and cheaper prices of components and manufacturing, prices for 98-inch TVs have fallen 53% compared to a year ago, a Circana spokesperson told CNN.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Improve.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/improve. Accessed 22 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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