vary

Definitions

1. 1transitive verb

   To change the aspect of; to alter in form, appearance, substance, position, or the like; to make different by a partial change; to modify; as, to vary the properties, proportions, or nature of a thing; to vary a posture or an attitude; to vary one's dress or opinions.

2. 2transitive verb

   To change to something else; to transmute; to exchange; to alternate.

3. 3transitive verb

   To make of different kinds; to make different from one another; to diversity; to variegate.

4. 4transitive verb

   To embellish; to change fancifully; to present under new aspects, as of form, key, measure, etc. See Variation, 4.

5. 5intransitive verb

   To alter, or be altered, in any manner; to suffer a partial change; to become different; to be modified; as, colors vary in different lights.

6. 6intransitive verb

   To differ, or be different; to be unlike or diverse; as, the laws of France vary from those of England.

7. 7intransitive verb

   To alter or change in succession; to alternate; as, one mathematical quantity varies inversely as another.

8. 8intransitive verb

   To deviate; to depart; to swerve; -- followed by from; as, to vary from the law, or from reason.

9. 9intransitive verb

   To disagree; to be at variance or in dissension; as, men vary in opinion.

10. 10noun

    Alteration; change.

11. 11verb

    become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence

    "her mood changes in accordance with the weather"

    "The supermarket's selection of vegetables varies according to the season"

    Synonyms

    alterchange
12. 12verb

    make something more diverse and varied

    "Vary the menu"

    Synonyms

    motleyvariegate
13. 13verb

    be at variance with; be out of line with

    Synonyms

    departdeviatediverge
14. 14verb

    be subject to change in accordance with a variable

    "Prices vary"

    "His moods vary depending on the weather"