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improve

улучшать

Meaning of improve

become better

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EN-UK/ɪmˈpruːv/
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improve with Russian translation

improve usage examples

🇮🇩ID🇬🇧EN

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She takes a weekly class to improve her pottery skills.

🇮🇩ID🇬🇧EN

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Practising scales helps him improve his violin tone.

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improve belongs to the topic "Style and Taste". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

improvemeningkatkan
shirtkemeja
skirtrok
pantscelana
trouserscelana panjang
jeansjeans
shortscelana pendek

improve synonyms

Related words worth learning together

enhance
более формальный, подчёркивает повышение качества или ценности
better
разговорный глагольный вариант «улучшать/сделать лучше», также прилагательное
upgrade
обновить/модернизировать — улучшение путём перехода на более высокий стандарт или новую версию
boost
поднять или увеличить быстро; часто о показателях, энергии или уверенности
refine
усовершенствовать за счёт тонкой, продуманной доработки; фокус на деталях
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🇬🇧en

более формальный, подчёркивает повышение качества или ценности

B2Often

This new feature will enhance the app's usability.

🇬🇧en

разговорный глагольный вариант «улучшать/сделать лучше», также прилагательное

B1Often

She tried to better her performance this year.

🇬🇧en

обновить/модернизировать — улучшение путём перехода на более высокий стандарт или новую версию

B2Often

We decided to upgrade the office computers.

B
🇬🇧en
boost

поднять или увеличить быстро; часто о показателях, энергии или уверенности

B2Often

A good night's sleep will boost your productivity.

R
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refine

усовершенствовать за счёт тонкой, продуманной доработки; фокус на деталях

C1Rarely

The chef refined the recipe until it was perfect.

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polish

делать более гладким или презентабельным; часто о стиле или навыках

B2Often

She polished her speech before the conference.

🇬🇧en

делать более сильным или устойчивым; может быть как физическое, так и абстрактное улучшение

B2Often

The new policies should strengthen data protection.

🇬🇧en

довести до совершенства — наивысшая степень улучшения; целенаправленное завершение

C1Rarely

He worked for years to perfect his technique.

🇬🇧en

точная настройка небольшими изменениями для оптимизации

C1Often

We fine-tuned the engine for better fuel efficiency.

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hone

оттачивать навык; улучшать через практику и повторение

C1Rarely

She honed her public speaking skills over several months.

🇬🇧en

внести небольшие (часто неформальные) изменения для улучшения или настройки

B2Often

Just tweak the settings until the image looks right.

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What does improve mean?

become better

How do you pronounce improve?

improve is pronounced as /ɪmˈpruːv/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

How is improve used in a sentence?

She takes a weekly class to improve her pottery skills. Translation: Она ходит на курс, чтобы улучшать свои навыки в керамике.

Is improve part of Talking about weather vocabulary?

Yes, improve (улучшать) can be learned in the Talking about weather topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is improve part of Hobbies and Interests vocabulary?

Yes, improve (улучшать) can be learned in the Hobbies and Interests topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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