modify meaning and definition

MODIFY verb

Definition of modify (verb)

1. make less severe or harsh or extreme
   • "please modify this letter to make it more polite"; "he modified his views on same-gender marriage"
2. add a modifier to a constituent
   • synonyms: qualify
3. cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
   • "The advent of the automobile may have altered the growth pattern of the city"; "The discussion has changed my thinking about the issue"
   • synonyms: alter, change