Formed in Middle English from Anglo-French emprower, which originally meant to turn something to profit. Its meaning broadened from making land more valuable to making anything better.
Formed in Middle English from Anglo-French emprower, which originally meant to turn something to profit. Its meaning broadened from making land more valuable to making anything better.
What does improve mean?
To improve is to become better or to make someone or something better.
Can improve be used without an object?
Yes. In ‘Her English improved,’ the verb describes something becoming better by itself.
Can improve take an object?
Yes. In ‘Practice improves your balance,’ the verb describes making something better.
What is the past tense of improve?
The past tense and past participle are both improved.
What noun comes from improve?
The related noun is improvement.
What is the opposite of improve?
Depending on the sentence, worsen or deteriorate can express the opposite.
Where does improve come from?
It came through Anglo-French from a verb about turning something to profit, then developed its modern sense of making things better.
How is improve pronounced?
In General American English, improve is pronounced /ɪmˈpruːv/.