Improve: meaning, definitions and examples

Use this word when talking generally about making something better or more effective.

• She works hard to improve her English skills
• We need to improve the quality of our products

Use this word when focusing on adding extra quality or features to something to make it better.

• We need to enhance our website's design
• Adding spices can enhance the flavor of the dish

This word is suitable when improving technology, systems, or versions to a more advanced one.

• I upgraded my phone to the latest model
• The airline offers an option to upgrade your seat

This word fits well when comparing something to its previous state or to another thing to indicate improvement.

• I want to better my results in the next exam
• This software is better than the previous version

Use this word to talk about increasing or enhancing something quickly or significantly, often in the context of energy, confidence, or performance.

• He drank coffee to boost his energy
• The company is investing money to boost production

Same as 'improve' above; mentioned twice in the prompt.

• Duplicated: She wants to improve her English
• They need to improve their customer service

Often used in a professional, technological, or scientific context to describe progress or a forward movement.

• The company is looking to advance its technology
• Significant advances have been made in the field of medicine

Used to describe movement towards a goal or forward development.

• He has made significant progress in his studies
• The project is progressing well

Used when referring to the process of growth, expansion, or creation over time.

• We need to develop a new marketing strategy
• She developed a new software program

Typically used when referring to making changes to documents, laws, or plans to correct or improve them.

• The government plans to amend the constitution
• The report was amended to include new data