English · Word Candidate

improve

/ɪmˈpɹuːv/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: improves · improving · improved

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

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

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

làm cho tốt hơn

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Verb

Painting the woodwork will improve this house.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To become better.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

trở nên tốt hơn

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Verb

I have improved since taking the tablets.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “improve” mean?

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

Is “improve” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.