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From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Better \Bet"ter\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Bettered}; p. pr & vb
n. {Bettering}.] [AS. beterian betrian fr betera better.
See {Better}, a.]
1. To improve or ameliorate; to increase the good qualities
of
Love betters what is best. --Wordsworth.
He thought to better his circumstances. --Thackeray.
2. To improve the condition of morally, physically,
financially, socially, or otherwise.
The constant effort of every man to better himself.
--Macaulay.
3. To surpass in excellence; to exceed; to excel.
The works of nature do always aim at that which can
not be bettered. --Hooker.
4. To give advantage to to support; to advance the interest
of [Obs.]
Weapons more violent, when next we meet May serve
to better us and worse our foes. --Milton.
Syn: To improve; meliorate; ameliorate; mend; amend; correct;
emend; reform; advance; promote.
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