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Definition of Modify

Modify

  1. To change somewhat the form or qualities of; to alter somewhat; as, to modify a contrivance adapted to some mechanical purpose; to modify the terms of a contract.
  2. To limit or reduce in extent or degree; to moderate; to qualify; to lower.

Modify Quotations

A round man cannot be expected to fit in a square hole right away. He must have time to modify his shape.
Mark Twain

When you pray for anyone you tend to modify your personal attitude toward him.
Norman Vincent Peale

One thing is sure. We have to do something. We have to do the best we know how at the moment... If it doesn't turn out right, we can modify it as we go along.
Franklin D. Roosevelt

We're all entitled to opinions about how art institutions should behave, and entitled to voicing those opinions through whatever means available to us. We're also allowed to change or modify our opinions.
Jerry Saltz

In science the important thing is to modify and change one's ideas as science advances.
Herbert Spencer
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Modify Translations

modify in Dutch is wijzigen, modificeren
modify in French is modifions, modifiez, modifient, modifier
modify in Italian is modificare, alterare, variare
modify in Portuguese is modifique
modify in Spanish is alterar, modificar
modify in Swedish is modifiera

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