Improve

ɪmˈpruːv

Meaning & Definition

verb
To make or become better.
She took a class to improve her writing skills.
To enhance the value, quality, or extent of something.
The new software will improve the efficiency of our workflow.
To make progress in a skill, area, or condition.
The athlete has worked hard to improve his performance.
To increase the value of property or land.
They plan to improve the estate by landscaping the garden.

Etymology

Middle English, from Old French 'emprover', from 'en-' + 'prover' (to prove).

Common Phrases and Expressions

improve upon
to make something better than it was before.
self-improvement
the process of improving oneself through conscious habits.
room for improvement
an expression indicating that something can be improved.

Related Words

enhancement
the process of improving the quality or value of something.
development
the process of developing or being developed.
refinement
the process of making an improvement or clarification.

Slang Meanings

to level up
I’m trying to level up my workout routine.
to get better
I just want to get better at my job.