better; improve; amend; ameliorate; meliorate




to make better

"The editor improved the manuscript with his changes"

Antonym:
  • worsen; aggravate; exacerbate; exasperate

Type of:
  • change; alter; modify

Types:
  • relieve; alleviate; palliate; assuage
  • help; aid
  • regenerate; revitalize
  • enrich
  • build up; develop
  • turn around
  • help
  • upgrade
  • condition
  • emend
  • iron out; straighten out; put right
  • enhance
  • repair; mend; fix; bushel; doctor; furbish up; restore; touch on
  • reform
  • reform
  • fancify; beautify; embellish; prettify
  • build
  • perfect; hone
  • polish; refine; fine-tune; down
  • purify; sublimate; make pure; distill
  • fructify
  • raise; lift
  • advance
  • upgrade
  • educate


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