improve — to make or become better in quality, value, or condition
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to make or become better in quality, value, or condition
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪmˈpruːv/
Example Sentences
- His cooking improved so much that even his dog started bringing friends over for dinner.
- Regular exercise will improve your health.
- She improved her English by watching K-dramas with English subtitles.
improve
VERB[/ɪmˈpruːv/]
to make or become better in quality, value, or condition
Daily practice helped him improve his guitar skills dramatically.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'emprouer' meaning 'to turn to profit,' which combines the prefix 'en-' (in) with 'prou' (profit, advantage), likely derived from Latin 'prode' (to be useful).
Breakdown
im- (in) + prove (from Old French prou, meaning profit/advantage) = improve (to make better or more profitable)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“His cooking improved so much that even his dog started bringing friends over for dinner.”
“Regular exercise will improve your health.”
“She improved her English by watching K-dramas with English subtitles.”
“The weather improved after the storm passed.”
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