modify

modify is a 6-letter English word with 5 senses as transitive verb and verb in the JumbleFix dictionary. One common meaning is: To change somewhat the form or qualities of; to alter somewhat; as, to modify a contrivance adapted to some mechanical purpose; to modify the terms of a contract. Face value is 15 in Scrabble and 15 in Words With Friends. Use the entries below when you need a playable sense, a nearby word, or another arrangement of the same letters.

6 letters · Scrabble 15 · Words With Friends 15 · 5 senses

Definitions

1. transitive verb. To change somewhat the form or qualities of; to alter somewhat; as, to modify a contrivance adapted to some mechanical purpose; to modify the terms of a contract.
2. transitive verb. To limit or reduce in extent or degree; to moderate; to qualify; to lower.
3. verb. cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

   "The advent of the automobile may have altered the growth pattern of the city"

   "The discussion has changed my thinking about the issue"

   Synonyms: alter, change

4. verb. make less severe or harsh or extreme

   "please modify this letter to make it more polite"

   "he modified his views on same-gender marriage"

5. verb. add a modifier to a constituent

   Synonyms: qualify

Synonyms

alter, change, qualify

Anagrams

Other playable words that use exactly the letters in modify:

domify

Common word forms

modified, modifier, modifies, modifying

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