Modify and Replace

Modify

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

Replace and modify are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Replace" instead a verb "Modify".

Replace

Replace verb - Put in the place of another; switch seemingly equivalent items.
Usage example: the con artist replaced the original with a fake Rembrandt

Modify and replace are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Modify" instead a verb "Replace".

Common collocations

character modify character replace character
life modify life replace life
part modify part replace part
body modify body replace body
Other words: race, system, humans, weapons, memories, soldiers, scenes.
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