26984 words

improve

6 definitions • 14 examples
1
to (cause something to) get better:

Examples:

He did a lot to improve conditions for factory workers.
I thought the best way to improve my French was to live in France.
Her health has improved dramatically since she started on this new diet.
2
to get better, or to make something better:

Examples:

[ I ] Her grades have improved greatly this semester.
[ T ] He did a lot to improve conditions for factory workers.
3
If you improve on something, you succeed in doing or making it better:

Examples:

[ I ] The company is hoping to improve on last year’s sales figures.
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to make something better:

Examples:

We're working hard to improve the situation.
to improve performance/profitability/service
6
if prices, shares, sales, etc. improve a particular amount, they increase by that amount:

Examples:

Total new business improved by almost a quarter in the three months to September 30.
The shares improved 20p to 730p.
begin/continue to improve Total exports continued to improve and increased by 10.3% in November.

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