improve
Translation
to improve, to get better, to enhance
Examples
I need to improve my English.
I need to improve my English.
The weather is improving.
The weather is improving.
She improved her time by five seconds.
She improved her time by five seconds.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to make (sth.) better I need to improve my English.
(no object) to get better The weather is improving.
Similar Words
Synonyms: enhance, better; Antonyms: worsen, decline
Etymology
From Old French 'emprouer' (to turn to profit), from 'en-' (in) + 'prou' (profit). The idea is to make something more profitable or better.
Memory Tips
Think of 'in-prove' – you are 'proving' that something can be better by making it so.