(v. t.)

To change or modify in any way for the better

(v. t.)

by simply removing what is erroneous, corrupt, superfluous, faulty, and the like;

(v. t.)

by supplying deficiencies;

(v. t.)

by substituting something else in the place of what is removed; to rectify.

(v. i.)

To grow better by rectifying something wrong in manners or morals; to improve.

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