Synonyms for

Altering

Verb / ˈɔ:ltɜ:ɪŋ / Another word for altering — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to make small changes to something in order to improve or modify it

Synonyms & similar words

castrate neuter falsify alter spay modify fixing vary neutering change interpolate changing modifying adjusting amending revising tweaking transforming mutating mutating varying shifting switching adapting reworking reshaping redesigning reorganizing revamping revitalizing refreshing

Synonyms by register

Formal

modifying changing transforming adjusting

Informal

swapping switching fiddling with messing with

Literary

transmuting metamorphosing recasting

Antonyms

maintaining preserving keeping holding stabilizing unchanging static

Common collocations

  • altering the course
  • altering the outcome
  • altering the appearance
  • altering the structure
  • altering the situation
  • altering the balance
  • altering the landscape

Word family

noun alteration
verb alter
adjective alterable

Usage note

Often used to describe a change that is not necessarily drastic. Be mindful of the context, as 'altering' can imply a significant change or a minor adjustment.

Example sentences

  1. She is altering the recipe to make it healthier.
  2. He is altering the painting to make it look more realistic.
  3. The tailor is altering my pants to fit me better.
  4. They are altering the schedule for the conference.
  5. The designer is altering the dress to fit the model perfectly.

Quotes

  • The only way of altering men's habits is to alter their incentives.
  • The art of life is a constant readjustment to our surroundings.
  • The world is changing very fast. Big will not beat small anymore. It will be the fast beating the slow.

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