List of 426 Sets of Synonyms - How they Differ - Total of 2307 Words - 196

SYNONYMS: improve, better, help, ameliorate. improve, better, help, ameliorate.
These verbs mean to advance to a more desirable, valuable, or excellent state.

Improve and better, the most general terms, are often interchangeable: improve (or better) the mind through study; had a haircut to improve (or better) his appearance; practicing to improve (or better) her golf game. It is sometimes difficult for disadvantaged people to improve (or better) their situation in life.
Help in this sense usually implies limited relief or change for the better: Gargling helps a sore throat
To ameliorate is to improve or better circumstances that demand change: Volunteers could do little to ameliorate conditions in the refugee camp.