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improve

imp·rove

UK/ɪmˈpɹuːv/ US/ˌɪˈmpruv/ common

verb

1.

to make better

  • “The editor improved the manuscript with his changes”
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2.

get better

  • “The weather improved toward evening”
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Origin

From Anglo-Norman emprouwer, from Old French en- + prou (“profit”), from Vulgar Latin prode (“advantageous, profitable”).

Phrases

  • improve on
  • improve the occasion
  • improve upon
  • improving agent
  • improving lease
  • on the improve

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