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Synonyms of improve

11 similar words · 5 opposite words

Another word for improve is better. Other synonyms of improve are amend, ameliorate, enhance, refine and batten. The opposite of improve is worsen.

Synonyms and similar words for improve

verbTo make (something) better; to increase the value or productivity (of something).

  • ameliorateTo make better, or improve, something perceived to be in a negative condition.

verbMore synonyms

  • betterTo improve.
  • battenTo become better; to improve in condition; especially of animals, by feeding; to fatten up.
  • enhanceTo improve something by adding features.
  • aprimorate (non-native speakers’ English (chiefly Portuguese))
  • amendTo make better; improve.
  • hone
  • meliorateTo make better; to improve; to solve a problem.
  • refineTo improve in accuracy, delicacy, or excellence.
  • get betterTo improve.
  • look upTo have better prospects.

Opposite of improve

verbAntonym(s) of.

verbMore antonyms

  • worsenTo make worse; to impair.
  • aggravate
  • make matters worseTo worsen an already difficult situation or unfavourable set of circumstances, typically by acting rashly, foolishly...
  • pejorateTo become or make (something) worse; to deteriorate, to worsen.

Meaning of improve

  1. verb To make (something) better; to increase the value or productivity (of something).
  2. verb To become better.
  3. verb To use or employ to good purpose; to turn to profitable account.

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Questions about synonyms of improve

What is another word for improve?
Improve has 11 synonyms on Word.ws, such as better, amend, ameliorate, enhance, refine, batten and meliorate.
What is the opposite of improve?
The opposite of improve is worsen.
What does improve mean?
Improve means to make (something) better; to increase the value or productivity (of something).

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Adapted from Wiktionary: improve (page history and authors) and the entries of the words listed. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws grouped the synonyms and antonyms by meaning and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.

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