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modify

/mˈɑdəfˌaɪ/ · 3 syllables

Meaning

verb

  1. make less severe or harsh or extreme
    “please modify this letter to make it more polite”
  2. add a modifier to a constituent
  3. cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
    “The advent of the automobile may have altered the growth pattern of the city”

Synonyms for modify

Words that rhyme with modify

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