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Modify
/ˈmɒdəfaɪ/
To make small or partial changes to something, usually to improve it or make it more suitable.
Synonyms:
alter
adjust
change
revise
adapt
Antonyms:
keep
maintain
preserve
retain
fix
Examples:
She
modified
the recipe to suit dietary needs.
The law was
modified
to include new regulations.
We plan to
modify
the structure of the company.
Etymology:
From Latin
modificare
, which means
to limit
, derived from
modus
meaning
measure
or
manner
and
facere
, meaning
to make
.
Usage Statistics:
16 mentions per 1 million words
Moderate
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