v. Function: verb
1
Synonyms: IMPROVE 1, amend, better, help, meliorate
Related Words: alleviate, lighten, mitigate, relieve
Contrasted Words: damage, harm, hurt, impair, injure, mar, spoil; aggravate, intensify
Antonyms: worsen; deteriorate
2
Synonyms: IMPROVE 3, convalesce, gain, look up, mend, perk (up), recuperate