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to modulate
01
to change or adjust something in order to achieve a desired effect
Transitive: to modulate sth
Grammatical Information
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
modulate
3rd person singular
modulates
Past simple
modulated
Past participle
modulated
Examples
Engineers modulate the frequency of radio signals to ensure clear communication.
02
to change the frequency or amplitude of a radio signal to make it intelligible for broadcast
Transitive: to modulate a radio signal
Examples
The radio technician modulated the carrier wave with the audio signal.
03
to change the key or pitch of a piece of music
Intransitive: to modulate to a key
Examples
The composer modulates to a higher key for the final chorus, adding excitement and intensity to the song.
04
to adjust the pitch or intensity of a sound or one's voice
Transitive: to modulate a sound or one's voice
Examples
The singer modulated her voice to convey the emotional depth of the song.
Lexical Tree
demodulate
modulated
modulation
modulate
modul
