Modify
To change something in a partial or minor way, often to improve it or fit a new purpose.
verbModify
To change something in a partial or minor way, often to improve it or fit a new purpose.
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Imagine This
Imagine a tailor adjusting a suit: pins in the fabric, chalk marks, and new seams to make the garment fit perfectly.
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Sounds Like
MOD-ih-fy
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Looks Like
Looks like other -ify verbs (e.g., simplify, clarify) and visually splits into MODI + FY; resembles 'mod' (model/mode) + 'fy'.
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Remember This
From Latin modificare meaning to fashion after a model; related to 'mod' as in mode or model.
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Other Forms
modifiernoun
modificationnoun
modifiableadjective
modifiedadjective
modifiesverb
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Note
Use modify for changing details or adapting something; for larger or formal changes, consider amend or revise depending on context.