Modify is a synonym of alter.
In transitive terms the difference between alter and modify
is that
alter is to castrate, neuter or spay (a dog or other animal) while
modify is to make partial changes to.
In intransitive terms the difference between alter and modify
is that
alter is to become different while
modify is to be or become modified.
Other Comparisons: What's the difference?
alter English
Alternative forms
* altre (obsolete)
Verb
( en verb)
To change the form or structure of.
* Bible, Psalms lxxxix. 34
- My covenant will I not break, nor alter the thing that is gone out of my lips.
* Shakespeare
- No power in Venice can alter a decree.
* Alexander Pope
- It gilds all objects, but it alters none.
To become different.
To tailor clothes to make them fit.
To castrate, neuter or spay (a dog or other animal).
(obsolete) To agitate; to affect mentally.
- (Milton)
Derived terms
* alterer
* alterability
* alterative
* alterable
* alterably
Related terms
* alteration
* alternate
* alternative
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modify English
Verb
(en-verb)
To make partial changes to.
To be or become modified.
Synonyms
* adapt, alter, amend, revamp, rework
Related terms
* modification
* modifier
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