alter
Pronunciation: [ˈɔːltər]
Word
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?
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