modulate

/mˈɒdjʊlˌe‍ɪt/

/ˈmɔdʒjuɫeɪt/, /ˈmɔdʒuɫeɪt/

to modulate

MAIN VERB

adjust the pitch, tone, or volume of

to change or keep something in order to achieve a desired effect

synonyms : regulate

to change the frequency or amplitude of a radio signal to make it intelligible for broadcast

vary the pitch of one's speech

synonyms : inflect

change the key of, in music

Examples

1. The tranquilizers modulate, potentiate, the activity of GABA.

2. And modulating your stress.

3. It modulates CRH's activity.

4. It modulates social behavior.