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alter
make something different
Synonyms
- change
- modify
- adjust
Antonyms
- preserve
- maintain
alter in a sentence
Ben altered his poster by adding a colorful border.
The tailor altered the sleeves so they fit Maya's arms better.
Where it comes from
From Latin alter 'other'
Memory hook
To ALTER something is to make it OTHER than before.
Read it in context
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