improve
verb (used with object)
to bring into a more desirable or excellent condition.
has improved
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present perfectof improve (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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The company has improved its compliance protocols and improved product testing, according to a person familiar with operations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 20, 2026
Experts have noted that lithium battery safety has improved dramatically in the years since it was built.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2026
Technology, though, has improved rapidly in this area and more modern facilities use a closed loop of water, similar to that in domestic central heating systems.
From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026
The housing supply has improved, but rising mortgage rates are now a roadblock for prospective buyers.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 14, 2026
Now that I have something to look forward to, my life here has improved greatly.
From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank
