transitive (reflexive). To improve one's character, financial or social condition, level of education, etc.; (in later use esp.) to achieve a higher…
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| 释义 | the world > action or operation > prosperity > advancement or progress > advance or progress [verb (reflexive)] > raise oneself in rank, power, or prosperity (5) better1557 transitive (reflexive). To improve one's character, financial or social condition, level of education, etc.; (in later use esp.) to achieve a higher… mend1632 transitive. To improve the condition or fortune of. Also reflexive: to better oneself, to make an advantageous change in one's condition. Obsolete. Subcategories:— by one's own efforts (1) — by insidious methods (2) |
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