'Modify' definitions:

Definition of 'modify'

(from WordNet)
verb
Make less severe or harsh or extreme; "please modify this letter to make it more polite"; "he modified his views on same-gender marriage"
verb
Add a modifier to a constituent [syn: modify, qualify]
verb
Cause to change; make different; cause a transformation; "The advent of the automobile may have altered the growth pattern of the city"; "The discussion has changed my thinking about the issue" [syn: change, alter, modify]

Definition of 'Modify'

From: GCIDE
  • Modify \Mod"i*fy\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Modified; p. pr. & vb. n. Modifying.] [F. modifier, L. modificare, modificari; modus limit + -ficare (in comp.) to make. See Mode, and -fy.]
  • 1. To change somewhat the form or qualities of; to change a part of something while leaving most parts unchanged; to alter somewhat; as, to modify a contrivance adapted to some mechanical purpose; to modify the terms of a contract. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. To limit or reduce in extent or degree; to moderate; to qualify; to lower. [1913 Webster]
  • Of his grace He modifies his first severe decree. --Dryden. [1913 Webster]

Synonyms of 'modify'

From: Moby Thesaurus

Words containing 'Modify'