Synonyms for

Modify

Verb / ˈmɑ:dʌˌfaɪ / Another word for modify — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To change or alter something in some way.

Synonyms & similar words

alter qualify change change revise adjust amend edit update correct adapt tweak improve revamp transform customize rework refine vary revise convert reshape modernize

Synonyms by register

Formal

amend alter revise adjust

Informal

tweak change mess with fiddle with

Literary

reshape remold transform

Antonyms

preserve maintain keep retain standardize fix leave

Common collocations

  • modify behavior
  • modify the design
  • modify the terms
  • modify the software
  • modify the document
  • modify the plan
  • modify the structure

Word family

noun modification
verb modify
adjective modifiable
adverb modifiably

Usage note

While 'modify' can mean to make small changes, it can also imply more significant alterations. Be mindful of the context to convey the intended degree of change.

Example sentences

  1. I need to modify my outfit for the party tonight.
  2. My teacher asked me to modify my behavior in class.
  3. I am going to modify my recipe by adding more salt.
  4. The company decided to modify their logo.
  5. The architect modified the plans for the new building.

Quotes

  • The art of life is a constant readjustment to our surroundings.
  • The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance.
  • The measure of intelligence is the ability to change.

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