Bet·ter v. t. [imp. & p. p. Bettered p. pr. & vb. n. Bettering.]
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.
bettering
adj : changing for the better [ant: worsening]