Alter and Refine

Alter

Alter verb - To make different in some way.

Refine and alter are semantically related. in change topic. In some cases you can use "Refine" instead a verb "Alter".

Nearby Words: alteration, altering, alterable

Refine

Refine verb - Make more complex, intricate, or richer.
Usage example: refine a design or pattern

Alter and refine are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Alter" instead a verb "Refine".

Nearby Words: refinement, refining, refinery, refiner

Common collocations

direction alter direction refine direction
control alter control refine control
personality alter personality refine personality
world alter world refine world
Other words: bit, game, story, powers, abilities.
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