Meaning & use
alter
To change something, making it different while keeping its basic identity.
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The tailor altered the suit to fit his broader shoulders perfectly.
New evidence forced the researchers to alter their original conclusions significantly.
A note on using this word
Alter usually implies a partial, specific change rather than a complete transformation of something.
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