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.

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

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.

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.

to level up

I’m trying to level up my workout routine.

to get better

I just want to get better at my job.