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ALTERS

(verb, noun)

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There are 9 meanings of the word Alters.

Alters - as a verb

Cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

Example: "The advent of the automobile may have altered the growth pattern of the city"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
changemodify
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
arouseawakenrousewake
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Become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence

Example: "Her mood changes in accordance with the weather"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
changevary
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Make an alteration to

Example: "This dress needs to be altered"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
alterchangemodify
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Insert words into texts, often falsifying it thereby

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
falsifyinterpolate

Remove the ovaries of

Example: "Is your cat spayed?"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
castrateneuterspay
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
desexdesexualisedesexualizefixsterilisesterilizeunsex
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Alters - as a noun

A table or similar flat-topped structure used for religious rites.

A raised area around an altar in a church; the sanctuary.

Anything that is worshipped or sacrificed to.

(especially in the plural) an identity or headmate of a person with dissociative identity disorder (previously known as multiple personality disorder).

Example Sentences

"He alters the design of the dress to fit the client's measurements."
"The artist alters the painting by adding more vibrant colors."
"She alters her schedule to accommodate her new job."
"The medication alters the chemical composition of the brain."
"He alters his appearance by dyeing his hair blonde."
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Word Game Points

Is ALTERS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, alters is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ALTERS has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.

Is ALTERS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, alters is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ALTERS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 7.

Is ALTERS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, alters is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ALTERS has a WORDFEUD points total of 6.

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