MODIFIES - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Verb

cause to change

Example: 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

Meaning 2

Part of speech: Verb

make less severe or harsh or extreme

Example: please modify this letter to make it more polite; he modified his views on same-gender marriage

Meaning 3

Part of speech: Verb

add a modifier to a constituent