Alter and Adapt

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Alter

Alter verb - To make different in some way.
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Adapt is a synonym for alter in change topic. In some cases you can use "Adapt" instead a verb "Alter", when it comes to topics like adjust, modify. popular alternative
Nearby Words: alteration, altering, alterable

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. You can use "Alter" instead a verb "Adapt", if it concerns topics such as change, convert, modify, adjust to a different situation. popular alternative
Nearby Words: adapted, adaptable, adaptation, adapter, adaptability

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