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alter

Pronunciation: [ˈɔːltər]

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Learn how to use alter in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “change”

(verb) to make a change to something, like when you adjust your clothes or change your plans. If you alter something, you do not get rid of it; you just make it different.

Example

She decided to alter her dress for the party to make it more stylish.

Example

He did not alter his homework, so it was exactly the same as before.

Example

Are you going to alter your recipe for the cookies?

Context: “personal growth”

(verb) to change someone's feelings or behavior. Like when something makes you feel different or helps you to see things in a new way.

Example

The experience will alter your perspective on life.

Example

The news did not alter her opinion; she still felt the same way.

Example

Can a good book alter the way we think about the world?

How to pronounce alter

Pronunciation: [ˈɔːltər]

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