IMPROVE

v. 1 better, ameliorate, upgrade, uplift, amend, enhance, fix up, reform, redeem, rehabilitate, redress, repair, correct, rectify, put or set right, emend; modernize, update, refurbish, recondition, renovate, repair, overhaul, remodel We must improve procedures for dealing with small claims The landlord refuses to spend any money to improve the property. 2 develop, increase, advance, promote, further, benefit; look up, recover, pick up, Colloq give a new lease of or US on life, take a turn for the better, US take a new lease on life How can I improve my chances of winning at snooker? Business has improved considerably 3 convalesce, recuperate, recover, get better, mend, rally, (make) progress, gain (strength or ground), revive Mrs Costello is out of intensive care and improving daily