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Definition of: improve
(im·prv′) v. ·proved, ·prov·ing v.t.
1. To make better the quality, condition, etc., of.
2. To use to good advantage; utilize: to improve one's opportunities.
3. U.S. To increase the value or profit of, as land by cultivation or lots by construction of buildings.
—v.i.
4. To become better.
5. To make improvements; with on or upon. See synonyms under AMEND. [<AF emprower <OF en- into + prou profit]
—im·prov′a·bil′i·ty, im·prov′a·ble·ness noun
—im·prov′a·ble adjective
—im·prov′a·bly adverb
—im·prov′er noun
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