Alter
/ΛΙl.tΙ/
The meaning and definition of Alter, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.
Definition
verb
- To change the form or structure of.
- To tailor clothes to make them fit.
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Origin
From Old French alterer, from Latin alterare, from Latin alter.
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Source: Etymological Wordnet (CC BY-SA 3.0)
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