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improve  /ɪm ˈpruv/ ? Meaning of "improve"

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Definition(s):

  1. (v) to make better
  2. (v) get better

Synonym(s)

better, meliorate, ameliorate, amend

Derived Word(s)

improver

Usage(s):

  1. Black boxes that record the number of hours a trucker has driven would greatly improve enforcement.
  2. Those are the millions of ordinary men and women who long to improve themselvesto become better parents, kinder friends and stronger individuals.
  3. This is the rare blog that can actually improve your everyday life.

Quotes

  1. "Although I explored several different opportunities this offseason, Atlanta was the place I wanted to be," said Johnson. "I truly appreciate the commitment shown by the Hawks and the team's ownership, and their continued efforts to improve...
    on Jul 8, 2010 By: Joe Johnson Source: MiamiHerald.com

  2. Loria issued a statement, talking about how close he was with Gonzalez, then added, "We can't let personal feelings get in the way of taking steps that we believe are necessary to improve our ballclub."
    on Jun 23, 2010 By: Jeffrey Loria Source: CBSSports.com (blog)

  3. "We can't doom another generation of Americans to soaring costs and eroding coverage and exploding deficits," Obama said, adding: "Instead, we need to do what we were sent here to do and improve the lives of the people we serve."
    on Dec 24, 2009 By: Barack Obama Source: Economic Times

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