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alter

[awl-ter] / ˈɔl tər /




Usage

What is another way to say alter? To alter is to make some partial change, as in appearance, while still preserving the identity: to alter a dress, as by raising the hem (to change a dress would mean to put on a different one). To change is to make a material difference so that something is distinctly different from what it was: to change one's opinion. 

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The study used computer modelling to understand how climate change could alter how nutrients reached Windermere and Esthwaite Water.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

Bank fees such as monthly maintenance or overdraft charges, or even holds on the account could temporarily alter the available balance.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

It will not change your weight on a bathroom scale or alter how manufacturers measure ingredients like peanut butter for a 16-ounce jar.

From Science Daily • May 18, 2026

“There is the potential for Iran to prolong disruption for revenue and leverage, and we do not anticipate the Trump-Xi summit to alter this trajectory,” says the firm.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

Warning: This bag contains a powerful mojo or juju that will alter your surroundings.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas




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