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to alter
01
to cause something to change
Transitive: to alter sth
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
alter
3rd person singular
alters
Present participle
altering
Past simple
altered
Past participle
altered
Examples
New technologies can greatly alter the way we live and communicate.
02
to change without becoming totally different
Intransitive
Examples
Over time, people 's tastes and preferences can alter.
03
to make changes to a garment in order to adjust its size, style, or overall appearance
Transitive: to alter a garment
Examples
The skilled tailor was able to transform the oversized suit into a perfectly tailored and fitted ensemble.
04
to remove the reproductive organs of an animal
Dialect
American
AmericanTransitive: to alter an animal
Examples
The veterinarian will alter the male dog to prevent unwanted breeding and reduce aggressive behavior.
Lexical Tree
alterable
alteration
alterative
alter
