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.
BETTER
Bet"ter, v. i.
Defn: To become better; to improve. Carlyle.
BETTER
Bet"ter, n.
Defn: One who bets or lays a wager.
BETTERMENT
Bet"ter*ment, n.
1. A making better; amendment; improvement. W. Montagu.
2. (Law)