modify
verb [T] (CHANGE) /ˈmɒd.ɪ.faɪ/
/ˈmɑː.dɪ-/ Definition
C1 to change something such as a plan, opinion, law, or way of behaviour slightly, usually to improve it or make it more acceptable: Instead of simply punishing them, the system encourages offenders to modify their behaviour. The proposals were unpopular and were only accepted in a modified form.Adapting and modifying ChangingAdapting and attuning to something
(Definition of modify verb (CHANGE) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- acclimatize verb
- accommodate verb (SUIT)
- adapt verb (BECOME FAMILIAR)
- adapt verb (CHANGE)
- adaptable adjective
- adjustable adjective
- adjustment noun (BECOMING FAMILIAR)
- amend verb
- amendment noun
- chameleon noun (PERSON)
- change with/keep up with/move with the times idiom
- jigger verb
- modification noun (CHANGE)
- modification noun (LANGUAGE)
- pliant adjective (PERSON)
- put sth back phrasal verb (OF CLOCK)
- revision noun (CHANGE)
- tailored adjective (FOR PURPOSE)
- turn the tables on sb idiom
- write sb out of sth phrasal verb
Topic:
Adapting and modifying
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