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al·ter (ôl′tər)
transitive verb
- to make different in details but not in substance; modify
- to resew parts of (a garment) for a better fit
- ☆ to castrate or spay
Etymology: ME alteren < ML alterare < L alter, other < IE *al- (see else) + -tero-, compar. suffix
intransitive verb
to become different; change; vary
Related Forms:
- alterable al′·ter·able adjective
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