Adapt and Modify

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

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

Modify

Modify verb - To limit the meaning of (as a noun).

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

Nearby Words: modification, modified, modifying, modifiable, modifier

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character	adapt character	modify character
life	adapt life	modify life
structure	adapt structure	modify structure
way	adapt way	modify way
Other words: plan, technology, bit, story, tactics, behavior, format, powers, weapons, bodies, appearances, abilities, games.

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