improve (A2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ɪmˈpruːv/

Definition

To make or become better.

Examples

• The company is trying to improve its customer service.

• Her health has improved since she started eating better.

• We need to improve our communication skills.

How to Use improve

improve on (prepositional phrase)

To do better than a previous performance or result. — "He improved on his previous record by two seconds."

improve upon (prepositional phrase)

To do better than a previous performance or result. — "The team managed to improve upon their last year's sales figures."

Synonyms of improve

Words with a similar meaning to improve:

• better
• amend
• enhance
• refine

Antonyms of improve

Words with the opposite meaning to improve:

• worsen
• decline

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