modify
/ˈmɒdɪfaɪ/verb
To make partial changes to something.
Example sentence
- “You can modify the recipe by using honey instead of sugar.”
In grammar, adjectives are said to modify nouns.
Related words
moduleA separate part of a larger system that works on its own and connects to the other parts in a standard way.modestNot showing off about your own success or abilities; humble.mollifyTo calm someone down or make their worry or anger less intense; to soothe.moderateA person whose views, especially political ones, sit in the middle rather than at either extreme.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.