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modify

/ˈmɒd.ɪ.faɪ/

/ˈmɑː.dɪ.faɪ/

Translations

modifyverb

modified

Past Simple

modified

Past Participle

modifying

Gerund

/ˈmɒd.ɪ.faɪ/

/ˈmɑː.dɪ.faɪ/

modifierSens général : apporter des changements partiels ou mineurs ; s’emploie aussi en grammaire.

The teacher decided to modify the lesson plan to better suit the needs of her students.

L’enseignante a décidé de modifier le plan de cours pour mieux répondre aux besoins de ses élèves.

Additional translations

amenderSurtout pour des textes, règlements ou propositions, dans un registre plus formel.

Synonyms

modifyverb

To make partial or minor changes to something, typically so as to improve it or to make it less extreme.

The teacher decided to modify the lesson plan to better suit the needs of her students.

To change the form or qualities of; alter partially; amend.

The company had to modify its policies to comply with new regulations.

To limit or qualify the meaning of, as a grammatical modifier.

In the sentence 'The red car is fast,' the word 'red' is used to modify 'car.'