improve
verb (used with object)
to bring into a more desirable or excellent condition.
have improved
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present perfectof improve.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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Certainly not on defense, where the Trojans appeared to have improved through three games under new coordinator Gary Patterson.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2026
As sales of Gap’s core apparel offerings have improved, the brand is now adding what Dickson calls “accelerators”—new businesses that will drive more growth.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
"His balance and walking have improved he can now go up and down steps something he couldn't do until relatively recently," she said.
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
Valuations have improved, and for what is at least on the surface the right reason: earnings have surged.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 17, 2026
“You must have improved since I saw you last.”
From "The Reader" by Traci Chee
