Definitions

varies

[vair-eez] / ˈvɛər iz /

VERB

change

Synonyms

STRONGEST

alter differ diverge diversify divide fluctuate modify range

STRONG

alternate assort convert depart deviate digress disagree displace dissent divaricate inflect interchange mutate part separate swerve transform turn variegate

WEAK

be unlike blow hot and cold hem and haw permutate shilly-shally take turns yo-yo

Antonyms

STRONGEST

agree conform disorganize hold join keep maintain remain retain

STRONG

arrive come concur consent continue stay wait

Example Sentences

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It's unclear if President Kenyatta, who retires next year after 10 years in office, knew about the Varies foundation but the timing of its opening may be instructive.

From BBC • Oct. 3, 2021

Starts counting mail ballots: Varies by county, but as early as Oct.

From Slate • Nov. 3, 2020

Fine: Varies, and frankly we usually just ask Mike Schmidt what he thinks.

From Golf Digest • Feb. 6, 2018

The examiner rated him “Expert”: “Able to speak at length with a natural, effortless flow. Varies speech flow for stylistic effect, e.g. to emphasize a point. Uses appropriate discourse markers and connectors spontaneously.”

From The New Yorker • Aug. 1, 2016

The tide below Scarce sends the sound of waters to thine ear; And this high-hanging forest to the wind Varies its many hues.

From Poems by Southey, Robert