to change somewhat the form or qualities of; alter partially; amend

to modify a contract.

Grammar . (of a word, phrase, or clause) to stand in a syntactically subordinate relation to (another word, phrase, or clause), usually with descriptive, limiting, or particularizing meaning; be a modifier. In a good man, good modifies man.

to be the modifier or attribute of.

to change (a vowel) by umlaut.

to reduce or lessen in degree or extent; moderate; soften

to modify one's demands.

to be or become modified.

verb

leave alone , stagnate , grow , increase

verb

adapt , adjust , become , convert , correct , customize , doctor , mutate , recast , redo , refashion , reform , remodel , reorganize , repair , reshape , revise , rework , shift gears , switch over , transfigure , transform , transmogrify , transmute , turn , turn one around , turn over new leaf , turn the corner , turn the tables , tweak * , vary , abate , curb , decrease , limit , lower , mitigate , moderate , modulate , qualify , relax , remit , restrain , restrict , slacken , soften , temper , tone down , alter , amend , change , influence , lessen , reduce