improving
ɪmˈpruːvɪŋ
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Definition of improving - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
enhancing qualitygetting better in quality or condition
  • The improving weather made it easier to hike..
advancing enhancing upgrading
2.
moralUKtending to enhance or uplift morallyUK
  • Reading can be an improving activity for children.
edifying uplifting
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Origin of improving

Old French, emprover (to make better)

Terms with improving included in their meaning

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fitness
designed for improving physical fitness
exercise
involving or improving oxygen consumption by the body
lifestyle
practices aimed at improving appearance and health
improvement
continuously improving in quality or condition
sports
advice or instruction on improving golf skills
cosmetics
cosmetic product for improving hair condition after washing
improvement act
act of improving the structure or appearance of something
improvement
the act of improving or updating a building or room

Examples of improving in a sentence

  • The patient's improving condition gave everyone hope.
  • Volunteering is considered an improving experience.
  • The book club focuses on improving literature.

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  1. French:en progrès, édifiant, ...
  2. German:verbessernd, moralisch verbessernd, ...
  3. Italian:in miglioramento, educativo, ...
  4. Spanish:en mejoría, enriquecedor, ...
  5. Portuguese:em aperfeiçoamento, enriquecedor, ...
  6. Chinese:提高的, 有益的, ...
  7. Japanese:改善している, 向上心を育む, ...
  8. Arabic:مُتَحَسِّن, مُهَذِّب, ...
  9. Hebrew:מִשְׁתַּפֵּר, מְחַנֵּךְ, ...
  10. Russian:улучшающаяся, морально улучшающий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:покращення, виховний, ...
  12. Hindi:बेहतर होता हुआ, सुधारात्मक, ...
improve
ɪmˈpruːv

Definition of improve - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

1.
enhancetr./intr.make something better or more effectivetr./intr.
  • She worked hard to improve her grades.
ameliorate better enhance
2.
developtr.USmake buildings or land more valuabletr.US
  • They plan to improve the old factory site.
enhance upgrade
3.
healintr.recover health or strength after illnessintr.
  • After the surgery, his condition began to improve.
heal mend recover
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Expressions with improve

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to become better as time passes
Some wines improve with age and taste better after a few years.
make one's situation better
She worked hard to improve her lot in life.
become better when known more
The new teacher improves on acquaintance.
make better than before
She aimed to improve on last year's sales figures..
make people think better about you or your reputation
He tried to improve his image after the scandal.
make something better than it was before
She managed to improve upon her previous performance.

Origin of improve

Latin, in- (into) + pro (forward) + videre (to see)

Examples of improve in a sentence

  • The company aims to improve customer satisfaction.
  • Developers aim to improve the neglected urban area.
  • Efforts to improve the farmland have been successful.
  • His health started to improve after the treatment.
  • The patient's condition will improve with rest.

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  1. French:améliorer, valoriser, ...
  2. German:verbessern, entwickeln, ...
  3. Italian:migliorare, valorizzare, ...
  4. Spanish:mejorar, desarrollar, ...
  5. Portuguese:melhorar, valorizar, ...
  6. Chinese:提高, 改造, ...
  7. Japanese:向上させる, 改良する, ...
  8. Arabic:حَسَّنَ, تَعافَى, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְשַׁפֵּר, לְהַשְׁבִּיחַ, ...
  10. Russian:улучшать, развивать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:покращити, покращувати, ...
  12. Hindi:सुधारना, विकसित करना, ...
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