Improved upon
Lead and improved upon are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Lead" instead a verb "Improved upon".
Lead
Lead verb - To point out the way for (someone) especially from a position in front.
Improved upon and lead are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Improved upon" instead a verb "Lead".
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Lead and Improved upon. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 22, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/improved_upon/lead
Improved upon & Lead. N.p., 2016. Web. 22 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/improved_upon/lead>.
Lead or Improved upon. 2016. Accessed July 22, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/improved_upon/lead.
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