im·prove [ im prv ](past and past participleim·proved, present participleim·prov·ing, 3rd person present singularim·proves)
verb
Definition:
1. transitive and intransitive verb make or become better: to make something better in quality or condition, or become better His health is improving daily.
2. transitive verb increase value of property: to make property such as land or buildings more valuable
3. transitive verb use something well: to make good use of something or employ something to advantage
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[Early 16th century. < Anglo-Norman emprower "make a profit" < Old French prou "profit" < late Latin prode "profitable" < Latin prodesse (see proud)]
