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deteriorates

verb

dɪˈtɪrɪəˌreɪts

Meaning

To become progressively worse; to decline in quality, condition, or strength.

The quality of air deteriorates due to pollution.

declines, degrades

improves, enhances

to change something into a different form or purpose

To increase or make greater in size, extent, or quantity; to enhance or improve.

to make something more modern or current; to provide new information

to make a serious or angry facial expression by wrinkling the forehead

To discuss something formally in order to reach an agreement.

to keep something in its original state; to protect from harm or decay