modify
//ˈmɑːdɪfaɪ//
Verb
modifyInfinitive
modifyPresent tense
modifiedPast tense
modifiedPast participle
modifyingPresent participle
modifiesThird-person singular
1
to make partial or minor changes to something in order to improve it or make it more suitable for a particular purpose
We need to modify the design to make it more user-friendly.
2
to make something less extreme or strong
She modified her criticism after seeing his effort.
3
(grammar) to describe or limit the meaning of a word or phrase
In the phrase 'red car', the adjective 'red' modifies the noun 'car'.