Phrase improve th, to increase (income)," from Anglo-French emprouwer "to turn to profit" (late

13c.), from Old French buildings, etc.) was in Anglo-French (13c.) erecting with -v- was rare and was
retained in the American coloniesWord Origin). Spelling en e occasion retains the etymological
sense. Meaning "to turn land to profit" (by clearing it, & History late 15c., "to use to one's profit -,
causative prefix, + prou "profit," from Latin prode "advantageous" (see proud before 17c. Meaning
"to raise to a better quality or condition" first recorded 1610s.