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Wordabulary

modify

Pronunciation
Verb B1 Intermediate

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To make small changes to something in order to improve it or make it suitable for a new purpose.

"They modified the engine to make it more fuel-efficient."

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To make small changes to something in order to improve it or make it suitable for a new purpose.

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