Verbs of Making and Changing - Verbs for Positive Change
Here you will learn some English verbs referring to positive change such as "correct", "repair", and "mend".
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to fix a mistake or problem
to make something right when it was previously incorrect, improper, or defective
to change something in order to make it better
to fix something that is damaged, broken, or not working properly
to examine, repair, and make significant improvements or changes to something
to fix something that is damaged or broken so it can work or be used again
to correct or improve a situation
to make changes or additions to a document, law, contract, or similar text in order to correct or update it
to make something steady and prevent it from fluctuating
to change something in a significant or fundamental way
to update or improve something
to prepare something for use, often by improving its condition or appearance
to better or increase someone or something's quality, strength, value, etc.
to improve a machine, computer system, etc. in terms of efficiency, standards, etc.
to make a person or thing better
to develop from a simple form to a more complex or sophisticated one over an extended period
to develop into a more advanced or improved stage
to make something have more of a good quality
to make something as excellent or flawless as possible
to enhance the quality of something, particularly by adding something to it
to change and become stronger or more advanced
to become greater in size, amount, number, or quality
to make something work at its best by improving how it functions or performs
to perfect or improve something, such as a skill or ability
to make very precise adjustments, usually small ones, to improve or perfect something
to make something, particularly something unpleasant or unsatisfactory, better or more bearable
