modify
/ˈmɒdɪfaɪ/verb
To make partial changes to something.
Example sentences
- “You can modify the recipe by using honey instead of sugar.”
- “Engineers modified the car's engine to use less fuel.”
In grammar, adjectives are said to modify nouns.
Synonyms for modify
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Related words
moduleOne separate unit of a course of study, focused on a particular topic.modestNot showing off about your own success or abilities; humble.mollifyTo calm someone down or make their worry or anger less intense; to soothe.moderateAverage in amount, size, or strength; neither too much nor too little.momentousExtremely important, with major or lasting consequences.modemA device that converts computer data into signals that can travel over a telephone line, and back again, so computers can connect to each other.