Zoeken
to alter
01
veranderen, wijzigen
to cause something to change
Transitive: to alter sth
Example
A good haircut can completely alter one 's appearance.
The architect altered the design after receiving feedback from the client.
Last year, the company altered its marketing strategy to reach a wider audience.
02
veranderen, wijzigen
to change without becoming totally different
Intransitive
Example
The artist 's style gradually altered over the course of their career.
Over time, people 's tastes and preferences can alter.
The dynamics of the team started to alter as new players joined.
03
aanpassen, veranderen
to make changes to a garment in order to adjust its size, style, or overall appearance
Transitive: to alter a garment
04
castreren, steriliseren
to remove the reproductive organs of an animal
Transitive: to alter an animal
Example
The veterinarian will alter the male dog to prevent unwanted breeding and reduce aggressive behavior.
The animal shelter offers low-cost services to alter stray cats and dogs in order to control the population.
The responsible pet owner decided to alter their male rabbit to prevent territorial marking and aggression.
Voorbeeld
A good haircut can completely alter one's appearance.
The architect altered the design after receiving feedback from the client.
Last year, the company altered its marketing strategy to reach a wider audience.
New technologies can greatly alter the way we live and communicate.
After receiving feedback, she decided to alter her presentation to make it more engaging.
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