Cases of word usage

1) (to cause a condition etc) to become better; improve (the usual word) (ameliorate)

2) to improve (something) by changing the words, adding information etc (amend)

3) (especially) helping to improve (constructive)

4) to improve something in quality, flavour etc (using something) (enrich)

5) (a mass of, container filled with) soft material used to prevent damage, give comfort or improve the shape of something; the soft part of a paw (pad)

6) something done regularly; regular and frequent repetition or exercise to improve ability (practice)

7) to improve (a photograph), painting etc) by adding a little paint with a brush etc (retouch)

8) to improve the condition of (something) (revamp)

9) to read (something) carefully, especially in order to correct and improve it; to reconsider and change (something) (revise)

10) one of the four main divisions of the year, i.e. spring, summer, autumn, winter; to add salt, pepper etc to (food) to improve the taste; to make (wood) suitable for use by leaving it to dry (season)