modify
Meaning
To modify something means to make small changes to it in order to improve it or make it more suitable for a particular purpose.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "modify" with "change," as "modify" implies making adjustments rather than complete alterations.
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Common Phrases
modify a document
modify behavior
modify a plan
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