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Sometimes if you want to see a change for the better, you have to take things into your own hands.
Clint Eastwood

Meaning of "for the better" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF FOR THE BETTER

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WHAT DOES FOR THE BETTER MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of for the better in the English dictionary

The definition of for the better in the dictionary is by way of improvement.


WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE FOR THE BETTER

for real
for rent
for short
for show
for starters
for sure
for that matter
for the best
for the birds
for the foreseeable future
for the hell of it
for the life of one
for the love of
for the most part
for the present
for the record
for the time being
for the world
for the worse
for toffee

WORDS THAT END LIKE FOR THE BETTER

better
cover letter
fetter
for that matter
getter
go one better
had better
letter
love letter
netter
newsletter
open letter
petter
setter
the better
the letter
to the letter
trendsetter
vetter
wetter
with a capital letter

Synonyms and antonyms of for the better in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «for the better» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF FOR THE BETTER

Find out the translation of for the better to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of for the better from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «for the better» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

为更好
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

para mejor
570 millions of speakers

English

for the better
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

बेहतर करने के लिए
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

للأفضل
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

к лучшему
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

para a melhor
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ভালোর জন্য
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

pour le meilleur
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

untuk yang lebih baik
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

zum besseren
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

良い方向へ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

더 나은
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Kanggo sing luwih apik
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

làm tốt hơn
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

சிறந்தது
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

चांगल्यासाठी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

en iyisi için
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

in meglio
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

dlalepszego
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

на краще
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

pentru mai bine
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

για την καλύτερη
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

vir die beter
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

till det bättre
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

til det bedre
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of for the better

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «FOR THE BETTER»

The term «for the better» is very widely used and occupies the 250 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «FOR THE BETTER» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «for the better» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «for the better» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about for the better

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10 QUOTES WITH «FOR THE BETTER»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word for the better.
1
Peter Lewis Allen
The idea of infection began to be taken far more seriously than it ever had before. Hospitals transformed themselves in response to the new plague - sometimes for the better, but often for the worse, as when, in fear, they cast their ulcerated patients out into the streets.
2
Shari Arison
The good inside of all of us is wrapped in a layer of apathy, and we forget how much potential we have within us, in each and every one of us, to change the world for the better for ourselves and our children, and thus to bring about oneness.
3
Abu Bakar Bashir
We should be proud that our Prophet came into the world with the message of Islam to change it for the better, and not for the worse, or to keep things as they are.
4
Arnold Bennett
Any change, even a change for the better, is always accompanied by drawbacks and discomforts.
5
Sean Berdy
The availability of roles for deaf actors has always been very limited. After 'Switched at Birth' began including deaf actors, a ripple effect has definitely been created in the industry. 'Switched at Birth' has made an impact for the better.
6
Hamish Bowles
Although I have lived in Manhattan since 1992, for the better part of two decades I have remained in blissful oblivion of all matters sportif.
7
John Mason Brown
The more one has seen of the good, the more one asks for the better.
8
Maria Cantwell
Dr. King's leadership reaffirmed the promise of our democracy: that everyday people, working together, have the power to change our government and our institutions for the better.
9
Mac DeMarco
My grandma did opera singing for the better part of her life; she used to sing all over the place. My grandpa was a sax player, and he used to travel all over the place, too.
10
Clint Eastwood
Sometimes if you want to see a change for the better, you have to take things into your own hands.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «FOR THE BETTER»

Discover the use of for the better in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to for the better and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Change for the Better: Self-Help through Practical Psychotherapy
This bestselling book has helped many people find ways of dealing with everyday emotional difficulties, and also practitioners of psychotherapy work with their patients.
Elizabeth Wilde McCormick, 2012
2
The Better Angels of Our Nature: Why Violence Has Declined
Exploding myths about humankind's inherent violence and the curse of modernity, this ambitious book continues Pinker's exploration of the essence of human nature, mixing psychology and history to provide a remarkable picture of an ...
Steven Pinker, 2011
3
Smarter Than You Think: How Technology is Changing Our Minds ...
In Smarter Than You Think Thompson shows that every technological innovation—from the written word to the printing press to the telegraph—has provoked the very same anxieties that plague us today.
Clive Thompson, 2013
4
All for the Better: A Story of El Barrio
Profiles Evelina Antonetty, a Puerto Rican immigrant who helped people in Spanish Harlem during the Depression
Nicholasa Mohr, 1993
5
The Better Brain Book
From the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Grain Brain... Loss of memory is not a natural part of aging—and this book explains why.
David Perlmutter, Carol Colman, 2005
6
The Better Story: Queer Affects from the Middle East
Illuminates the emotional significance of stories in response to racial traumas related to the Middle East.
Dina Georgis, 2013
7
Change for the Better
Change For The BetterBy MohoroshBased Upon the Teachings ofRabbi Nachman of Breslov and of his student Rabbi Nosson of Breslov
Mohorosh of Heichal Hakodesh Breslov
8
A change for the better: a woman's guide through the menopause
A Change For The Better explores the positive options with natural therapies there is no need to choose between discomfort or synthetic drugs.
Patricia Davis, 1993
9
The Better World Handbook: From Good Intentions to Everyday ...
It would be a perfect world if everyone could quit their jobs and devote themselves fully to the causes they believed in. This book shows ordinary, caring people how to live out their values and have a life as well!
Ellis Jones, Brett Johnson, Ross Haenfler, 2001
10
Life Plan: 700 Simple Ways to Change Life for the Better
Are you leading the life you want? Or could you be living a happier, more successful life? If you’ve picked up this book, then - like a huge number of people today - you want to improve your life for the better.
Robert Ashton, 2006

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «FOR THE BETTER»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term for the better is used in the context of the following news items.
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Can Alexei Ramirez take a turn for the better to help White Sox …
Shortstop Alexei Ramirez fueled one of the White Sox's best defensive games of the season Friday afternoon at Wrigley Field, especially ... «Chicago Tribune, Jul 15»
2
BLOG SPOT: Goshen, classmates change for the better after 25 years
Often times, while driving past Goshen High School, I slip into a spell of nostalgia. Memories of days gone by appear to me like friendly ... «Goshen News, Jul 15»
3
'Got Milk' honors Hermosa Beach resident as California Better …
But it was Johnson's volunteer work, in combination with her home and work prowess, that garnered the attention for the Better Future Mom ... «Beach Reporter, Jul 15»
4
Chancellor's reforms will make country better for all - Daily Express
A Budget of this scope and ambition has the potential to radically transform our society for the better. Its fierce support for personal responsibility ... «Express.co.uk, Jul 15»
5
DeAndre Jordan's return is a change for the better for Clippers
Less than a week after suffering the most devastating defection in franchise history, the Clippers have stunningly, nuttily, filled the giant hole left ... «Los Angeles Times, Jul 15»
6
Ellie Goulding Talks Taylor Swift, Squads & How Pop Is Changing …
... Calvin Harris—”we were all in a friendship group, and yeah, it just kind of happened”—and how she thinks pop is changing for the better. «Radio.com Music and Entertainment News, Jul 15»
7
Here's Why Diageo Could See Better Days Going Forward
However, currency related losses may just be temporary and could turn around for the better, going forward. Many economists expect the U.S. ... «Trefis, Jul 15»
8
Millennials In The Work Place: It Means Change — For The Better
Now, 50 percent of the national workforce is comprised of millennials, according to a new report from LogMeIn's subsidiary JoinMe. In 25 years ... «Business Solutions Magazine, Jul 15»
9
The behavior of police is changing, and not for the better
Police behavior is dramatically changing. There is constant exposure to police actions across the country. Mayberry does not exist and Barney ... «St. George Daily Spectrum, Jul 15»
10
Will millennials change the workplace for the better? - CNBC.com
This year, millennials will reach a major milestone, surpassing baby boomers and Gen Xers to become the largest generation in the American ... «CNBC, Jul 15»

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