Synonyms of alter
17 similar words · 5 opposite words
Another word for alter is vary. Other synonyms of alter are variate, revamp, rework and change. The opposite of alter is preserve.
Synonyms and similar words for alter
verbTo change the form or structure of.
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verbMore synonyms
- adapt
- amend
- change
- convert
- differentiate
- metamorphose
- modify
- revampTo improve, renew, renovate, or revise (something).
- reworkTo redo, correct, or rebuild.
- transform
- transmogrifyTo substantially or completely alter the form of.
- transumeTo change, convert.
- variateTo alter; to vary; to make or become different.
- varyTo institute a change in, from a current state; to modify.
- innovate obsoleteTo alter, to change into something new; to revolutionize.
Opposite of alter
verbMore antonyms
- preserve
- leave alone
- leave beSynonym of let be (“to leave alone; not to disturb”).
- let alone
- let be
Meaning of alter
- verb To change the form or structure of.
- verb To become different.
- verb To tailor clothes to make them fit.
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