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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesverbessern
Pronunciation / Transliteration: /fɛɐ̯ˈbɛsɐn/
"Wir müssen unsere Leistung verbessern."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
To make or become better in quality, condition, or value.
"She took an intensive course to improve her English pronunciation." - 2
To achieve a better state or standard of health or efficiency.
"His health has improved significantly since he started exercising regularly."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from Middle English 'enproveren', from Anglo-French 'enprover', based on Old French 'en-' (in, to make) and 'prou' (profit, advantage). Originally meaning to turn land to profit or enclose common land for cultivation, it evolved during the 16th century to mean generally making something better or increasing its value.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Improve" is said worldwide
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améliorer
Transliteration: /am.li.ɔ.ʁe/
"Je veux améliorer mes compétences en cuisine."
verbessern
Transliteration: /fɛɐ̯ˈbɛsɐn/
"Wir müssen unsere Leistung verbessern."
migliorare
Transliteration: /miʎːoˈrare/
"Sto cercando di migliorare il mio stile di vita."
mejorar
Transliteration: /me.xoˈɾaɾ/
"Quiero mejorar mi nivel de español."
melhorar
Transliteration: /me.ʎoˈɾaɾ/
"Ela quer melhorar a sua saúde física."
सुधारना
Transliteration: sudhārnā
"मुझे अपनी अंग्रेजी में सुधार करना है।"
提高
Transliteration: tígāo
"我们需要提高工作效率。"
개선하다
Transliteration: gaeseonhada
"우리는 서비스 품질을 개선해야 합니다."
改善する
Transliteration: kaizen suru
"生活習慣を改善することが大切です。"
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