alter (Meaning)
alter (v)
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence
make an alteration to
insert words into texts, often falsifying it thereby
remove the ovaries of
alter (v. t.)
To make otherwise; to change in some respect, either partially or wholly; to vary; to modify.
To agitate; to affect mentally.
To geld.
alter (v. i.)
To become, in some respects, different; to vary; to change; as, the weather alters almost daily; rocks or minerals alter by exposure.
Synonyms & Antonyms of alter
Synonyms:
- deform
- exchange
- make over
- mutate
- revamp
- regenerate
- commute
- revolutionize
- retool
- metamorphose
- convert
- transmute
- transfigure
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
alter Sentence Examples
- The tailor had to alter the dress to ensure it fit perfectly for the customer's special occasion.
- After careful consideration, she decided to alter her career path and pursue a new direction in the field of technology.
- The chef decided to alter the recipe slightly, adding a unique twist to the traditional dish.
- The artist chose to alter the color palette, giving the painting a more vibrant and dynamic appearance.
- The engineer had to alter the design of the bridge to accommodate unexpected changes in construction materials.
- Recognizing the need for improvement, the company decided to alter its marketing strategy to better reach its target audience.
- Over time, exposure to sunlight can alter the color of certain fabrics and materials.
- As technology advances, it continually alters the way we communicate and interact with the world around us.
- Personal experiences and challenges can alter one's perspective on life and shape their values and beliefs.
- The scientist conducted experiments to study how certain factors could alter the chemical composition of the substance under investigation.
FAQs About the word alter
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation, become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics
change,modify, remodel, rework, remake, recast, revise, refashion, redo,transform
fix,set, set, fix,stabilize, freeze, stabilize, freeze,
The tailor had to alter the dress to ensure it fit perfectly for the customer's special occasion.
After careful consideration, she decided to alter her career path and pursue a new direction in the field of technology.
The chef decided to alter the recipe slightly, adding a unique twist to the traditional dish.
The artist chose to alter the color palette, giving the painting a more vibrant and dynamic appearance.
