improve

verb
/ɪmˈpɹuːv/

To make (something) better; to increase the value or productivity (of something).

Example

“Painting the woodwork will improve this house.”

Other meanings

To become better.
“I have improved since taking the tablets.”
To use or employ to good purpose; to turn to profitable account.
“to improve one's time;&emsp; to improve his means”

Synonyms

better

Example sentences

“I've been trying to improve my drawing skills.”
Tatoeba · hecko · CC0
“What can you do to improve your finances?”
Tatoeba · shekitten · CC0
“Can they improve trade agreements this quarter?”
Tatoeba · Igider · CC0

Word history

From Old French "en-".

Where this comes from

This definition is adapted from “improve” on Wiktionary, by its contributors; example sentences are from Tatoeba, credited to their authors above; related-word lists use Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0, based on Princeton WordNet), published under CC BY-SA 4.0. This page is published under the same licence.