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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..
2.
moralUK tending to enhance or uplift morallyUK
- Reading can be an improving activity for children.
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
recovery
process of improving health after illness or injury
improvement
the process of improving something
improvement
improving or developing over a period
improving
improve or increase in quality
real estate
person or company building on or improving land
product creator
person creating or improving products or ideas
innovation
process of improving ideas or designs
beauty
used in improving the face's appearance
growth
the act of improving or increasing
psychology
ongoing process of improving character abilities understanding and emotional strength
improving
making something better or more attractive
improving guess
improve in accuracy or correctness gradually
process
deteriorate initially before improving later
improvement success
continuously improving or becoming more successful over time
market growth
broaden operations and offerings, improving services and increasing reach
halt progress
stop improving or increasing
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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- French:en progrès, édifiant, ...
- German:verbessernd, moralisch verbessernd, ...
- Italian:in miglioramento, educativo, ...
- Spanish:en mejoría, enriquecedor, ...
- Portuguese:em aperfeiçoamento, enriquecedor, ...
- Chinese:提高的, 有益的, ...
- Japanese:改善している, 向上心を育む, ...
- Arabic:مُتَحَسِّن, مُهَذِّب, ...
- Hebrew:מִשְׁתַּפֵּר, מְחַנֵּךְ, ...
- Russian:улучшающаяся, морально улучшающий, ...
- Ukrainian:покращення, виховний, ...
- Hindi:बेहतर होता हुआ, सुधारात्मक, ...
Definition of improve - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
enhancetr./intr. make something better or more effectivetr./intr.
- She worked hard to improve her grades.
2.
developtr. US make buildings or land more valuabletr. US
- They plan to improve the old factory site.
3.
healintr. recover health or strength after illnessintr.
- After the surgery, his condition began to improve.
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.
change behavior to become a better person
He decided to improve his ways after the argument.
make a situation better
We met early to improve matters.
use time wisely and productively
He improved the shining hour by studying for his exams instead of wasting time.
make your knowledge or thinking better by learning
She reads every day to improve her mind.
in the process of becoming better
The economy is on the improve this quarter.
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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- French:améliorer, valoriser, ...
- German:verbessern, entwickeln, ...
- Italian:migliorare, valorizzare, ...
- Spanish:mejorar, desarrollar, ...
- Portuguese:melhorar, valorizar, ...
- Chinese:提高, 改造, ...
- Japanese:向上させる, 改良する, ...
- Arabic:حَسَّنَ, تَعافَى, ...
- Hebrew:לְשַׁפֵּר, לְהַשְׁבִּיחַ, ...
- Russian:улучшать, развивать, ...
- Ukrainian:покращити, покращувати, ...
- Hindi:सुधारना, विकसित करना, ...
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