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Improve

🔄 Synonyms of "Improve"

4 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
ameliorateverb	(transitive) To make better, or improve, something perceived to be in a negative condition.
meliorateverb	(transitive) To make better; to improve; to solve a problem.
betterverb	Greater or lesser (whichever is seen as more advantageous), in reference to value, distance, time, etc.
amendverb	(transitive) To make better; improve.

↔️ Antonyms of "Improve"

Words with the opposite meaning.

Word	Definition
declinenoun	The act of declining or refusing something.
exacerbateverb	(transitive) To make worse (a problem, bad situation, negative feeling, etc.).
aggravateverb	(by extension) To make (any bad thing) worse.
exasperateverb	(transitive) To tax the patience of; irk, frustrate, vex, provoke, annoy; to make angry.
worsenverb	(intransitive) To become worse; to get worse.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Improve"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
amendverb	(transitive) To make better; improve.
ameliorateverb	(transitive) To make better, or improve, something perceived to be in a negative condition.
meliorateverb	(transitive) To make better; to improve; to solve a problem.
betterverb	Greater or lesser (whichever is seen as more advantageous), in reference to value, distance, time, etc.
improvementnoun	The act of improving; advancement or growth; a bettering
bettermentnoun	(uncommon) An improvement or amelioration.
enhanced	In a version or form that has been improved or made better than some other standard form.
ameliorationnoun	The act of making better.
furtherverb	(comparative form of far) More distant; relatively distant.
bringverb	(transitive, ditransitive) To transport toward somebody/somewhere.
reinforceverb	(transitive) To strengthen, especially by addition or augmentation.
achieveverb	(transitive) To carry out successfully; to accomplish.
upgraded	Having had an upgrade; having been improved or enhanced.
gainverb	(intransitive) To have or receive advantage or profit; to acquire gain; to grow rich; to advance in interest, health, or happiness; to make progress.
advancementnoun	The act of advancing; promotion to a higher place or dignity
promotionnoun	Dissemination of information in order to increase its popularity.
advanceverb	To help the progress of (something); to further.
progressverb	Movement or advancement through a series of events, or points in time; development through time.
reinforcingnoun	Used to reinforce.
developmentnoun	(uncountable) The process of developing; growth, directed change.