modify

How to use modify in a sentence

All elements of expression modify each other, so that no mere rule can cover all cases.

EXPRESSIVE VOICE CULTUREJESSIE ELDRIDGE SOUTHWICK

The treaty with Great Britain cannot modify the nature of China in a few months.

The seven godmothers could modify, but could not annul Alcuine's decree, and thus the fate of the Princess was determined.

Phrases and clauses may lose their reference by being removed from the words they modify.

If the herbage or other food affect the taste of the milk or cream, it will also modify the flavor of the cheese.

Perhaps you are inclined to take my altered circumstances into consideration—to modify your views.

WITH EDGED TOOLSHENRY SETON MERRIMAN

And the third girl had the home-making gifts so well developed naturally that no amount of college training would modify them.

After evidence had been heard on the matter for twelve weeks, Pitt saw that he must modify his scheme.

There are, I am aware, certain races who are unable to vocalise certain sounds and accordingly modify them.

But perhaps, by that method the mingled laughter and horror will modify itself a little.

SYNONYM OF THE DAY

OCTOBER 26, 1985