transitive verb varied var′·ied, varying var′y·ing

1. to change in form, appearance, nature, substance, etc.; alter; modify
2. to make different from one another
3. to give variety to; diversify to vary one's reading
4. Music to repeat (a theme or idea) with changes in harmony, rhythm, key, etc.

Etymology: ME varien < OFr varier < L variare, to vary, change < varius, various, prob. < IE base *wa-, to bend, turn > vacillate

intransitive verb

1. to undergo change in any way; become different
2. to be different or diverse; differ varying opinions
3. to deviate, diverge, or depart (from)
4. Biol. to show variation