modify
verbUK /ˈmɒdɪfaɪ/
US /ˈmɑːdɪfaɪ/
To change something a little to make it better or different.
We had to modify the recipe by using less sugar.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. To make a small change to a piece of clothing so it fits better.
The tailor modified the dress to fit her perfectly.
3. In grammar, to describe or limit the meaning of another word.
Adverbs modify verbs, as in 'she runs quickly.'
4. To change a computer program or file slightly.
He modified the code to fix the bug.