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🔧modify

verb
/ˈmɑːdɪfaɪ/
modifier modish
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Meaning

to change or alter something; to make partial changes
to make partial or minor changes to something

Example Sentences

We need to modify the plan to include more details.

You need to modify the settings to improve performance.

Synonyms

change, alter, adjust, revise, update, adapt
Entry 1
change, alter, adjust, revise, update
Entry 2
alter, change, adapt, adjust, revise

Antonyms

maintain, preserve, keep unchanged, keep
Entry 1
maintain, preserve, keep unchanged
Entry 2
preserve, maintain, keep

Collocations

modify slightly, modify plans, modify behavior, modify settings, heavily modified, modify plan
Entry 1
modify slightly, modify plans, modify behavior, modify settings, heavily modified
Entry 2
modify behavior, modify plan, modify settings

More Example Sentences

Would it be possible for me to slightly modify my research question?

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