Adapt and Alter

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Adapt

Adapt verb - To change (something) so as to make it suitable for a new use or situation.

Usage example: it always takes freshmen a little while to adapt themselves to high school

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Alter is a synonym for adapt in adjust topic. In some cases you can use "Alter" instead a verb "Adapt", when it comes to topics like change, convert, modify, adjust to a different situation. popular alternative

Nearby Words: adapted, adaptable, adaptation, adapter, adaptability

Alter

Alter verb - To make different in some way.

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Adapt is a synonym for alter in change topic. You can use "Adapt" instead a verb "Alter", if it concerns topics such as adjust, modify. popular alternative

Nearby Words: alteration, altering, alterable

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life	adapt life	alter life
plot	adapt plot	alter plot
structure	adapt structure	alter structure
way	adapt way	alter way
Other words: plan, characters, bit, story, plans, behavior, events, powers, bodies, appearances, abilities.

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