[
UK
/ˈɒltɐ/
]
[ US /ˈɔɫtɝ/ ]
[ US /ˈɔɫtɝ/ ]
VERB
- insert words into texts, often falsifying it thereby
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remove the ovaries of
Is your cat spayed? -
become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence
her mood changes in accordance with the weather
The supermarket's selection of vegetables varies according to the season -
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
The discussion has changed my thinking about the issue
The advent of the automobile may have altered the growth pattern of the city -
make an alteration to
This dress needs to be altered
How To Use alter In A Sentence
- Sodium thiopental was used by most U.S. states as part of a lethal injection combination, but many have switched to an alternative drug called pentobarbital amid an ongoing shortage. The Seattle Times
- A couple of phone calls, arranged by a deep-sea diver I came to know while working on a story on the Miskito Coast of Nicaragua, led me to an alternately boastful and paranoidly surreptitious man named Steve. The Lampshade
- Observing the affected knee may reveal dystrophic changes, alteration of skin color, calluses related to kneeling or occupational abuse of the knee, scars, scratches, or rashes.
- One for the latex lovers in your life, this anniversary alternative event is circus-themed, but remember to peel off your strongman's handlebar 'tache if you want to tuck into the birthday cake in the chillout room. Clubs picks of the week
- The software is also a great customization solution for those who would like to alter the look and feel of the Finder, Dock and login window, making it easy to prebind and re-prebind their entire system or selected folders, run cron scripts, change startup mode and language, force empty trash, update "whatis," locate databases, and so on. Softpedia News - Global
- The launch of Oven Chips offered a healthier and more convenient alternative to traditional chips.
- Pay particular attention to zoning in each of the alternatives proposed for your area.
- I mean they ought to be able to reflect on possible alternative views, and some do.
- The manager never falters in his determination.
- Modern scientific capability has profoundly altered the course of human life. Times, Sunday Times