Alter and Adjust

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Alter

Alter verb - To make different in some way.

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Adjust is a synonym for alter in change topic. In some cases you can use "Adjust" instead a verb "Alter", when it comes to topics like regulate, correct, modify. popular alternative

Nearby Words: alteration, altering, alterable

Adjust

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

Usage example: adjust the amount of sugar in the recipe to your taste

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

Nearby Words: adjustment, adjusted, adjustable, adjusting, adjustability

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life	alter life	adjust life
direction	alter direction	adjust direction
course	alter course	adjust course
appearance	alter appearance	adjust appearance
Other words: plot, time, way, speed, shape, level, size, bit, story, trajectory, color, age, chemistry, plans, behavior, stats.

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