Word MODIFY: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

modify

🇺🇸 [ˈmɑːdəˌfaɪ]

Meanings

To make changes or alterations to something in order to improve it or make it suitable for a particular purpose. Modifying involves adjusting details while retaining the core structure.

Examples

• He decided to modify the design for better results.
• You can modify the settings on your device.
• The recipe can be modified for a vegetarian diet.

Synonyms

alter • adjust • revise

Antonyms

keep • preserve • maintain