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
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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The program seeks to tackle the issue through nutrition, physical activity, cutting back on medications and improving food and drug quality and safety.
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Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 15 May 2025
However, this premium valuation appears justified when considering the company’s extraordinary growth trajectory and improving profitability metrics.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
But the changes would give them the incentive to enhance efficiencies and improve outcomes for recipients.
—Lisa Mascaro, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
Recently, it’s gained attention as a way to treat skin conditions and improve facial appearance.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 14 May 2025
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Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 15 May 2025
However, this premium valuation appears justified when considering the company’s extraordinary growth trajectory and improving profitability metrics.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
But the changes would give them the incentive to enhance efficiencies and improve outcomes for recipients.
—Lisa Mascaro, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
Recently, it’s gained attention as a way to treat skin conditions and improve facial appearance.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 14 May 2025
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“Improve.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/improve. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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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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