✂️alter

verb
/ˈɔːltər/

Meaning

to change or modify something slightly but significantly

Example Sentences

She decided to alter her dress to make it fit better.

Example Expressions

alter ego

Synonyms

change, modify, adjust, adapt, transform

Antonyms

preserve, maintain, keep

Collocations

alter plans, alter course, alter appearance, alter behavior

More Example Sentences

I understand your viewpoint, but there is an alternative path as well.

Are there any alternative treatment options available besides surgery?

Your suggestion is commendable, but I believe there are better alternatives.

I quickly found an alternative solution and guided the team in that direction.

I would like to know your opinion on natural or herbal treatment alternatives.

I understand that we can’t do that, but can we discuss some other alternatives?

There is no alternative to education to build a developed and prosperous nation.

An alternative perspective is that the situation is actually a bit more complex.

I would like to suggest an alternative solution that is possible within your budget.

There is no alternative to it to build a happy, prosperous and nice life, society and a nation.

Related Vocabularies

Make (suffering, deficiency, or a problem) less severe.
To become progressively worse; to decline in quality, condition, or strength.
to beat someone or something violently; to move wildly or violently
to take someone's position of power illegally or by force
To leave the main subject temporarily in speech or writing.
to tighten or contract into small folds or wrinkles

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