modify

[Mod·i*fy]

To modify is to change or transform, but only slightly. If you miss your free throws half the time, your coach will probably try to improve your shooting average by modifying your technique.

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To change somewhat the form or qualities of; to alter somewhat; as, to modify a contrivance adapted to some mechanical purpose; to modify the terms of a contract.

Verb
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"

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

Verb
add a modifier to a constituent


v. t.
To change somewhat the form or qualities of; to alter somewhat; as, to modify a contrivance adapted to some mechanical purpose; to modify the terms of a contract.

v. t.
To limit or reduce in extent or degree; to moderate; to qualify; to lower.


Modify

Mod"i*fy , v. t. [imp. & p. p. Modified ; p. pr. & vb. n. Modifying .] [F. modifier, L. modificare, modificari; modus limit + -ficare (in comp.) to make. See Mode, and -fy.] 1. To change somewhat the form or qualities of; to alter somewhat; as, to modify a contrivance adapted to some mechanical purpose; to modify the terms of a contract. 2. To limit or reduce in extent or degree; to moderate; to qualify; to lower.
Of his grace He modifies his first severe decree.

To change somewhat the form or qualities of; to alter somewhat; as, to modify a contrivance adapted to some mechanical purpose; to modify the terms of a contract.

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Usage Examples

We're all entitled to opinions about how art institutions should behave, and entitled to voicing those opinions through whatever means available to us. We're also allowed to change or modify our opinions.

When you pray for anyone you tend to modify your personal attitude toward him.

One thing is sure. We have to do something. We have to do the best we know how at the moment... If it doesn't turn out right, we can modify it as we go along.

In science the important thing is to modify and change one's ideas as science advances.

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Other Usage Examples

A library, to modify the famous metaphor of Socrates, should be the delivery room for the birth of ideas - a place where history comes to life.

The fact is that all writers create their precursors. Their work modifies our conception of the past, just as it is bound to modify the future.

Though intelligence is powerless to modify character, it is a dab hand at finding euphemisms for its weaknesses.

The methods of peace propaganda which aim at establishing peace doctrine by argument and by creating a feeling favorable to peace in general seem to fall short of reaching the springs of human action and of dealing with the causes of the conduct which they seek to modify.

A round man cannot be expected to fit in a square hole right away. He must have time to modify his shape.

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