English Synonym Finder

modify

Definitions

To make partial or minor changes to something, typically to improve it or to make it less extreme.

To qualify or limit the meaning of a word or phrase in a sentence.

Examples

You may need to modify your diet if you want to improve your health.

The architect had to modify the original blueprints to accommodate the new safety regulations.

It is possible to modify the settings on your phone to save battery life.

Synonyms

adjust alter amend change convert edit revise

Antonyms

preserve maintain keep conserve fix stabilize stagnate