Synonyms & related words for improvise

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of improvise — including extemporize, concoct, invent, contrive, devise. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to improvise

Explore words related to improvise — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include improvisator, improvvisatore, extemporization, improvisatory, improvisation, improviser, improvisational, extempore. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for improvise

Common synonyms for improvise include extemporize, concoct, invent, contrive, devise — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does improvise come from?

The word improvise breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root vid-, from Latin videre (“to see”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.