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| additive |
a substance added to another substance in small amounts to change or improve it. |
| better |
to improve. [1/11 definitions] |
| clean up one's act |
(informal) to improve one's performance or behavior. |
| compost |
a mixture of decaying leaves, vegetables, or manure that is used to improve garden soil. |
| correction |
punishment in order to improve. [1/3 definitions] |
| diet1 |
a special selection of food and drink to improve one's health or to correct physical problems. [2/3 definitions] |
| enhance |
to improve or add to the quality, value, or attractiveness of. |
| evolve |
to develop, change, or improve by steps. [1/2 definitions] |
| Four-H club |
an organization in the U.S. that teaches young people about farming and how to take care of a home. Four-H clubs are so named because they are meant to improve the heads, hearts, hands, and health of their members. |
| labor union |
a group of workers that help and protect each other's interests. Labor unions ask employers to improve wages and working conditions. |
| mend |
to get back one's health; improve or heal. [1/4 definitions] |
| nourish |
to help to grow or improve in some way. [1/2 definitions] |
| proof |
to improve so as to protect against or resist weather damage. [1/7 definitions] |
| reform |
to make better; improve. [1/3 definitions] |
| revise |
to correct or edit so as to improve. [1/2 definitions] |
| season |
to improve the flavor of by adding salt, herbs, spices, or other flavorings. [1/4 definitions] |
| touch |
to make changes on; improve (usually followed by "up"). [1/11 definitions] |
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