v. cause to change; make different; cause a transformation; "The advent of the automobile may have altered the growth pattern of the city"; "The discussion has changed my thinking about the issue"

v. make less severe or harsh or extreme; "please modify this letter to make it more polite"; "he modified his views on same-gender marriage"

v. add a modifier to a constituent

v. become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence; "her mood changes in accordance with the weather"; "The supermarket's selection of vegetables varies according to the season"

v. become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence; "her mood changes in accordance with the weather"; "The supermarket's selection of vegetables varies according to the season"

v. cause to change; make different; cause a transformation; "The advent of the automobile may have altered the growth pattern of the city"; "The discussion has changed my thinking about the issue"

v. have an effect upon; "Will the new rules affect me?"

v. adapt or conform oneself to new or different conditions; "We must adjust to the bad economic situation"

v. make less severe or harsh or extreme; "please modify this letter to make it more polite"; "he modified his views on same-gender marriage"

v. to make better; "The editor improved the manuscript with his changes"

v. make improvements or corrections to; "the text was emended in the second edition"

v. lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits; "moderate your alcohol intake"; "hold your tongue"; "hold your temper"; "control your anger"

v. lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits; "moderate your alcohol intake"; "hold your tongue"; "hold your temper"; "control your anger"

v. improve by alteration or correction of errors or defects and put into a better condition; "reform the health system in this country"

v. vary the frequency, amplitude, phase, or other characteristic of (electromagnetic waves)

v. pronounce fit or able; "She was qualified to run the marathon"; "They nurses were qualified to administer the injections"

v. change in outward structure or looks; "He transformed into a monster"; "The salesman metamorphosed into an ugly beetle"

v. change completely the nature or appearance of; "In Kafka's story, a person metamorphoses into a bug"; "The treatment and diet transfigured her into a beautiful young woman"; "Jesus was transfigured after his resurrection"

v. bring, lead, or force to abandon a wrong or evil course of life, conduct, and adopt a right one; "The Church reformed me"; "reform your conduct"

v. make according to requirements; "customize a car"

v. adapt or conform oneself to new or different conditions; "We must adjust to the bad economic situation"

v. grant authorization or clearance for; "Clear the manuscript for publication"; "The rock star never authorized this slanderous biography"

v. squeeze together

v. squeeze together

v. bring something new to an environment; "A new word processor was introduced"

v. create (clothes) with cloth; "Can the seamstress sew me a suit by next week?"

v. devise or compose; "This designer makes up our Spring collections"

v. practice self-denial of one's body and appetites

v. cause to turn on an axis or center; "Rotate the handle"

v. lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits; "moderate your alcohol intake"; "hold your tongue"; "hold your temper"; "control your anger"

v. put in or restore to an upright position; "They righted the sailboat that had capsized"

v. leave unchanged or undisturbed or refrain from taking; "leave it as is"; "leave the young fawn alone"; "leave the flowers that you see in the park behind"