AMELIORATE Synonyms
There are 13 hypernyms of the word ameliorate. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for AMELIORATE
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| better | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • (comparative of `good') superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another • (comparative of `good') changed for the better in health or fitness noun • something superior in quality or condition or effect • someone who bets • a superior person having claim to precedence • the superior one of two alternatives adverb • comparative of `well'; in a better or more excellent manner or more advantageously or attractively or to a greater degree etc. • from a position of superiority or authority adjective satellite • (comparative and superlative of `well') wiser or more advantageous and hence advisable • more than half verb • surpass in excellence • to make better • get better | ||||||||
| improve | verbv | |||||||
verb • to make better • get better | ||||||||
| advance | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a movement forward • a change for the better; progress in development • a tentative suggestion designed to elicit the reactions of others • the act of moving forward (as toward a goal) • an amount paid before it is earned • increase in price or value adjective satellite • being ahead of time or need • situated ahead or going before verb • move forward, also in the metaphorical sense • bring forward for consideration or acceptance • increase or raise • contribute to the progress or growth of • cause to move forward • obtain advantages, such as points, etc. • develop in a positive way • develop further • give a promotion to or assign to a higher position • pay in advance • move forward • rise in rate or price | ||||||||
| boost | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the act of giving hope or support to someone • an increase in cost • the act of giving a push verb • increase • give a boost to; be beneficial to • contribute to the progress or growth of • increase or raise • push or shove upward, as if from below or behind | ||||||||
| elevate | verbv | |||||||
verb • give a promotion to or assign to a higher position • raise from a lower to a higher position • raise in rank or condition | ||||||||
| enhance | verbv | |||||||
verb • increase the level of • make better or more attractive | ||||||||
| progress | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • gradual improvement or growth or development • the act of moving forward (as toward a goal) • a movement forward verb • develop in a positive way • move forward, also in the metaphorical sense • form or accumulate steadily | ||||||||
| refine | verbv | |||||||
verb • improve or perfect by pruning or polishing • make more complex, intricate, or richer • treat or prepare so as to put in a usable condition • reduce to a fine, unmixed, or pure state; separate from extraneous matter or cleanse from impurities • attenuate or reduce in vigor, strength, or intensity by polishing or purifying • make more precise or increase the discriminatory powers of | ||||||||
| upgrade | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an upward slope or grade (as in a road) • software that provides better performance than an earlier version did • a reservation that is improved • the property possessed by a slope or surface that rises • hardware that provides better performance than an earlier version did • the act of improving something (especially machinery) by raising it to a higher grade (as by adding or replacing components) verb • rate higher; raise in value or esteem • to improve what was old or outdated • give a promotion to or assign to a higher position • get better travel conditions • give better travel conditions to | ||||||||
| uplift | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • (geology) a rise of land to a higher elevation (as in the process of mountain building) • a brassiere that lifts and supports the breasts verb • fill with high spirits; fill with optimism • lift up from the earth, as by geologic forces • lift up or elevate | ||||||||
| meliorate | verbv | |||||||
verb • to make better • get better | ||||||||
| amend | verbv | |||||||
verb • make amendments to • to make better • set straight or right | ||||||||
