Synonyms of modify

Verb

1. modify, change

usage: make less severe or harsh or extreme; "please modify this letter to make it more polite"; "he modified his views on same-gender marriage"

2. modify, qualify, add

usage: add a modifier to a constituent

3. change, alter, modify

usage: cause to change; 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"

Definition and meaning of modify (Dictionary)