Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

self-improve

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.66 in modern English

Syllables
self--im-prove
IPA
21
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
4
Syllables
10
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To better one's health or status, often by following a disciplined program to improve physical health, mental health, and character.

Intransitive verb

Example Sentences

Etymology

From self- + improve.

Usage

Inflected Forms

self-improves (present, singular) self-improving (participle, present) self-improved (participle, past) self-improved (past)

Phrases

self-improvement

Frequently Paired Words

self-improvement

Questions

What does self-improve mean?
To better one's health or status, often by following a disciplined program to improve physical health, mental health, and character.
Where does self-improve come from?
From self- + improve.

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