improve

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ɪmˈpruːv/

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Verb

Plain form improve

Third-person singular improves

Past tense improved

Past participle improved

Present participle improving

1. (transitive & intransitive) If something improves, it changes from bad to good.
   • Synonym: enhance

   The government is planning to improve the quality of rail service by adding new trains.

Related words

• improvement