One entry found for modify.

Main Entry: mod·i·fy
Pronunciation: mäd--f
Function: verb
Inflected Form(s): -fied; -fy·ing
1 : to make changes in : ALTER <modify a plan>
2 : to lower or reduce in amount or degree : MODERATE
3 : to limit in meaning : QUALIFY <in the phrase "green gloves," "green" modifies "gloves">
- mod·i·fi·able /-f--bl/ adjective

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