The crossword solutions for the term IMPROVE, AS TEXT are EMEND and AMEND. Both words mean to make changes or corrections to a text in order to improve it. EMEND is derived from the Latin word emendare, which means to correct or AMEND. AMEND is derived from the Old French word amendier, which also means to correct or AMEND. Both words are used to describe the act of making changes or corrections to a text in order to improve it.