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improve

 

[ ɪmˈpruːv ]

Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Verb

communication

To make or become better; to enhance the quality or value of something.

Synonyms

better, boost, enhance, upgrade

Examples of usage

  • Regular exercise can improve your overall health.
  • She took extra courses to improve her skills.
Context #2 | Verb

performance

To achieve a better result compared to previous performance.

Synonyms

advance, amend, develop, progress

Examples of usage

  • She practiced diligently to improve her piano playing.
  • The team worked hard to improve their ranking in the competition.

Translations

Translations of the word "improve" in other languages:

🇵🇹 melhorar

🇮🇳 सुधारना (sudhaarna)

🇩🇪 verbessern

🇮🇩 memperbaiki

🇺🇦 покращити

🇵🇱 poprawić

🇯🇵 改善する (kaizen suru)

🇫🇷 améliorer

🇪🇸 mejorar

🇹🇷 iyileştirmek

🇰🇷 개선하다 (gaeseonhada)

🇸🇦 تحسين (tahsin)

🇨🇿 zlepšit

🇸🇰 zlepšiť

🇨🇳 改善 (gǎishàn)

🇸🇮 izboljšati

🇮🇸 bæta

🇰🇿 жақсарту (zhaqsartu)

🇬🇪 გაუმჯობესება (gaumjobeseba)

🇦🇿 yaxşılaşdırmaq

🇲🇽 mejorar

Etymology

The word 'improve' originated from the Middle English word 'emprowen', which meant 'to make profit, increase the value of'. It has evolved over time to represent the act of making something better or enhancing its quality. The concept of improvement has always been a fundamental aspect of human progress and development, as individuals and societies strive to enhance their circumstances and achieve higher standards of living.

See also: improv, improvable, improved, improvement, improvements, improver, improving, improvise.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #1,477, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.