English Dictionary

improve

/ɪmˈpɹuːv/

verb

(transitive) To make (something) better; to increase the value or productivity (of something). / (intransitive) To become better. / (obsolete) To disprove or make void; to refute.

She wants to improve her English speaking skills.

意味（1）

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

Painting the woodwork will improve this house.

意味（2）

(intransitive) To become better.

I have improved since taking the tablets.

意味（3）

(obsolete) To disprove or make void; to refute.

Nether can any of them make ſo ſtronge a reaſon which a nother can not improve.

意味（4）

(obsolete) To disapprove of; to find fault with; to reprove; to censure.

[…] when he reherſed his preachinge and his doynges vnto the hye Apoſtles / they coulde improve no thinge […]

意味（5）

(dated) To use or employ to good purpose; to turn to profitable account.

to improve one's time; to improve his means