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improve
1. v. To make (something) better; to increase the value or productivity (of something).
Painting the woodwork will improve this house.
Buying more servers would improve performance.
2. v. (intransitive) To become better.
I have improved since taking the tablets.
The error messages have improved since the last version, when they were incomprehensible.
3. v. (obsolete) To disprove or make void; to refute.
4. v. (obsolete) To disapprove of; to find fault with; to reprove; to censure.
to improve negligence
5. v. (dated) To use or employ to good purpose; to turn to profitable account.
to improve one's time;  to improve his means

Example Sentences

It will soon stop snowing, and then the weather will improve.  Even if you're really going through hard times, a good friend can improve your spirits.  There are abilities that improve rapidly and those that improve slowly, aren't there?  A small amount of alcohol will relax the mind and body and improve blood circulation.  The bacteria that are transferred during a kiss help improve your immune system.

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