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make better

[meɪk ˈbɛtər]
verb phrase
melhorar
1. to improve the quality, condition, or state of something or someone
The new treatment will make better the patient's condition.
O novo tratamento vai melhorar a condição do paciente.
2. to enhance or upgrade something that already exists
We need to make better decisions for our company.
Precisamos tomar melhores decisões para nossa empresa.
3. to increase the quality or effectiveness of something
Exercise and a balanced diet will make better your health.
Exercício e uma dieta equilibrada vão melhorar sua saúde.
Synonyms
improveenhanceupgraderefineamelioratebetter
Antonyms
worsendeterioratedegradediminishimpair

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
melhorar
most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
melhorar
standard usage
São Paulo
melhorar
standard usage
Portugal
melhorar
standard usage; same as Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

make things better
make it better
make better use of something
turn things around
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