modulate
verb [T] (SOUND) /ˈmɒd.jʊ.leɪt/
/ˈmɑː.dʒə-/ Definition
› [I or T] to change the style, loudness, etc. of something such as your voice in order to achieve an effect or express an emotion: His gentle introductory tone modulates into a football coach's pre-game pep talk.ChangingAdapting and modifying Adapting and attuning to somethingChanging frequently › [I] specialized to change from one musical key to another: Here we modulate from G major to A minor. modulation /ˌmɒd.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/
/ˌmɑː.dʒə-/ noun [C or U]
/ˌmɑː.dʒə-/ noun [C or U] (Definition of modulate verb (SOUND) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- a new broom sweeps clean idiom
- about-turn noun
- alter verb (CHANGE)
- alternate adjective
- alternate verb
- bastardize verb
- convert verb (CHANGE)
- convertible adjective
- fluid adjective (LIKELY TO CHANGE)
- modulate verb (PLAN/PROCESS)
- move the goalposts idiom
- new broom noun
- polymorphous adjective
- rearrange verb
- swing verb (MOVE SIDEWAYS)
- transfigure verb
- transform verb
- transitional adjective
- transmogrify verb
- transmute verb
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