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Stabilize vs Modify - What's the difference?

stabilize | modify |

In lang=en terms the difference between stabilize and modify

is that stabilize is to become stable while modify is to be or become modified.

As verbs the difference between stabilize and modify

is that stabilize is to make stable while modify is to make partial changes to.

stabilize

English

Alternative forms

* stabilise (UK)

Verb

(stabiliz)
  • To make stable.
  • Jody stabilized the table by putting a book under the short leg.
  • To become stable.
  • The country will stabilize after the next election ends.

    modify

    English

    Verb

    (en-verb)
  • To make partial changes to.
  • To be or become modified.
  • Synonyms

    * adapt, alter, amend, revamp, rework

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