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MODIFYING Synonyms

There are 22 synonyms of the word modifying. (exact relations)
There are 8 hypernyms of the word modifying. (close relations)
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altering
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• the sterilization of an animal

changing
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• marked by continuous change or effective action

editing
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• putting something (as a literary work or a legislative bill) into acceptable form

revising
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• editing that involves writing something again

tailoring
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the occupation of a tailor

varying
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• marked by diversity or difference

adapting
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
verb

• make fit for, or change to suit a new purpose

• adapt or conform oneself to new or different conditions

adjusting
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard

• place in a line or arrange so as to be parallel or straight

• adapt or conform oneself to new or different conditions

• make correspondent or conformable

• decide how much is to be paid on an insurance claim

amending
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
verb

• make amendments to

• to make better

• set straight or right

customizing
verb, nounv, n
verb

• make to specifications

• make according to requirements

reshaping
verb, nounv, n
verb

• shape anew or differently

• shape again or shape differently

revamping
verbv
verb

• to patch up or renovate; repair or restore

• provide (a shoe) with a new vamp

reworking
verb, nounv, n
verb

• use again in altered form

transforming
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
verb

• subject to a mathematical transformation

• change or alter in form, appearance, or nature

• change in outward structure or looks

• change from one form or medium into another

• convert (one form of energy) to another

• change (a bacterial cell) into a genetically distinct cell by the introduction of DNA from another cell of the same or closely related species

• increase or decrease (an alternating current or voltage)

tweaking
verbv
noun

• a squeeze with the fingers

verb

• pinch or squeeze sharply

• pull or pull out sharply

• adjust finely

• to be under the influence of methamphetamine

alter
verbv
verb

• cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

• become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence

• make an alteration to

• insert words into texts, often falsifying it thereby

• remove the ovaries of

adapt
verbv
verb

• make fit for, or change to suit a new purpose

• adapt or conform oneself to new or different conditions

amend
verbv
verb

• make amendments to

• to make better

• set straight or right

change
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another

• a relational difference between states; especially between states before and after some event

• the action of changing something

• the result of alteration or modification

• the balance of money received when the amount you tender is greater than the amount due

• a thing that is different

• a different or fresh set of clothes

• coins of small denomination regarded collectively

• money received in return for its equivalent in a larger denomination or a different currency

• a difference that is usually pleasant

verb

• cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

• undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature

• become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence

• lay aside, abandon, or leave for another

• change clothes; put on different clothes

• exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category

• give to, and receive from, one another

• change from one vehicle or transportation line to another

• become deeper in tone

• remove or replace the coverings of

qualify
verbv
verb

• prove capable or fit; meet requirements

• pronounce fit or able

• make more specific

• make fit or prepared

• specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement

• describe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of

• add a modifier to a constituent

Best Hypernyms For MODIFYING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for modifying, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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change adapt add adjust alter edit revise transform

Alternatives for ALTERING

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