improve
verb (used with object)
to bring into a more desirable or excellent condition.
improved
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past participleof improve.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof improve.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
improveverb (used with object)to bring into a more desirable or excellent condition.
Example Sentences
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"A single, ostensibly improved threat ranking is like putting the lid back on Schrödinger's box, trading a convenient illusion for the stronger protection the Bounty Islands population actually needs," Dr. Mattern says.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 15, 2026
"When I joined the SUPER-Knee program and did weekly physio-supervised rehab, this improved my pain significantly," Ruby said.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 14, 2026
By Friday afternoon, the company said that many customers were seeing improved access to services, but that it was still working to deliver an email backlog.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 13, 2026
"Her confidence improved and, after the first meeting, she came back home and she told me that she's very grateful for a community like this," she said.
From BBC ● Nov. 13, 2026
With this relentless schedule my swimming, if I could call it that, soon improved enough to join properly in the work, or at least assist the others in doing it.
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
