Synonyms for Alter

Closest Synonyms for Alter

reshuffle

To change the order of people or items, like reshuffling cards in a deck.

modify

This change affects only a part of the whole thing.

adjust

He tweaked the settings to fit the new requirements.

vary

The recipe calls for varying the spice level to taste.

amend

Please amend the report to include the missing data.

revise

We must revise the plan before the meeting starts.

change

A small change can lead to big improvements later.

transform

The storm transformed the quiet lake into a rough sea.

reshape

Leaders often reshape their policies to meet public needs.

edit

The editor will edit the manuscript for better flow.

fiddle

He fiddled with the knob until the sound was perfect.

tweak

You should tweak the design to make it more elegant.

adjustment

A slight adjustment was enough to fix the wobbly chair.

modification

The modification of the engine improved the vehicle's speed.

variation

Each variation of the song has a different melody.

Formal Synonyms for Alter

adapt

to make suitable for a new use, such as adapting a room

convert

to cause to change from one form or function to another

rewrite

to write something again, often with changes

recast

to give a new role or shape to something

Informal Synonyms for Alter

shift

to move slightly away from a position

twist

to change the direction or meaning of a statement

rework

to do something again after fixing errors

turn

to change direction or orientation

flex

to bend something or adjust it temporarily

variate

Variate the recipe by swapping the herbs for a different flavor.

Stronger and Weaker Words

reform

stronger, implies improving something that is flawed or outdated

switch

weaker, refers to changing from one thing to another without deep modification

Antonyms for Alter

1. maintainCopy
2. preserveCopy
3. retainCopy
4. keepCopy
5. sustainCopy
6. upholdCopy
7. continueCopy
8. persistCopy
9. remainCopy
10. stayCopy
11. fixCopy
12. keep unchangedCopy
13. hold steadyCopy