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Improve (3)

Webster's Dictionary 1913

Im‐prove″, v. i. 1. To grow better; to advance or make progress in what is desirable; to make or show improvement; as, to improve in health.

We take care to improve in our frugality and diligence. Atterbury.

2. To advance or progress in bad qualities; to grow worse. “Domitian improved in cruelty.” Milner.

3. To increase; to be enhanced; to rise in value; as, the price of cotton improves.

To improve onorupon, to make useful additions or amendments to, or changes in; to bring nearer to perfection; as, to improve on the mode of tillage.