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improve

Pronunciation: /ɪmˈpɹuːv/

The English word “improve” has 5 meanings listed here.

verb

  1. To make (something) better; to increase the value or productivity (of something).
  2. To become better.
  3. To use or employ to good purpose; to turn to profitable account.
  4. To disprove or make void; to refute.
  5. To disapprove of; to find fault with; to reprove; to censure.

Etymology

From Anglo-Norman emprouwer, from Old French en- + prou (“profit”), from Vulgar Latin prode (“advantageous, profitable”).

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