improve Antonyms

Meaning of improve

Wordnet

improve (v)

to make better

get better

Webster

improve (v. t.)

To disprove or make void; to refute.

To disapprove; to find fault with; to reprove; to censure; as, to improve negligence.

To make better; to increase the value or good qualities of; to ameliorate by care or cultivation; as, to improve land.

To use or employ to good purpose; to make productive; to turn to profitable account; to utilize; as, to improve one's time; to improve his means.

To advance or increase by use; to augment or add to; -- said with reference to what is bad.

Webster

improve (v. i.)

To grow better; to advance or make progress in what is desirable; to make or show improvement; as, to improve in health.

To advance or progress in bad qualities; to grow worse.

To increase; to be enhanced; to rise in value; as, the price of cotton improves.

improve Sentence Examples

  1. Determined to improve his grades, John studied diligently every night.
  2. The company implemented a new training program to improve employee performance.
  3. Regular exercise and a healthy diet can significantly improve overall well-being.
  4. The team collaborated to find innovative ways to improve their workflow.
  5. Seeking to improve his writing skills, Ethan joined a writing workshop.
  6. With constant practice and feedback, she gradually improved her piano playing.
  7. The city invested in public transit to improve access and reduce congestion.
  8. New technologies have improved communication and efficiency in businesses.
  9. The government introduced policies aimed at improving healthcare for all citizens.
  10. To improve student engagement, the teacher incorporated interactive activities into the lesson.

FAQs About the word improve

to make better, get betterTo disprove or make void; to refute., To disapprove; to find fault with; to reprove; to censure; as, to improve negligence., To make b

help,enhance, reinforce, strengthen, remedy, remediate, perfect,better, amend, refine

reduce, reduce, tarnish, impair, injure, hurt, injure, harm, worsen, spoil

Determined to improve his grades, John studied diligently every night.

The company implemented a new training program to improve employee performance.

Regular exercise and a healthy diet can significantly improve overall well-being.

The team collaborated to find innovative ways to improve their workflow.