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alter
Meaning: make something different
alter in a sentence
How alter is used in real sentences:
Ben altered his poster by adding a colorful border.
The tailor altered the sleeves so they fit Maya's arms better.
“A single misplaced letter could alter a leader's message.”
— from the passage The Gazette's Hidden Reports
Synonyms for alter
Other words for alter — change, modify and adjust — carry the same meaning.
- change
- modify
- adjust
Antonyms of alter
Words that mean the opposite of alter:
- preserve
- maintain
Where it comes from
From Latin alter 'other'
Memory hook
To ALTER something is to make it OTHER than before.