mod·i·fy 
/ˈmɑ:dəˌfaɪ/ verb
mod·i·fies; mod·i·fied; mod·i·fy·ing /ˈmɑ:dəˌfaɪ/ verb [+ obj] 1 : to change some parts of (something) while not changing other parts
▪ We can help you modify an existing home or build a new one. ▪ He modified the recipe by using oil instead of butter. ▪ modify a plan ▪ She has modified her views on the matter. ▪ The design was modified to add another window. ▪ We played a modified version of our favorite game. 2 grammar : to limit or describe the meaning of (a word or group of words)
▪ Adjectives usually modify nouns, and adverbs usually modify verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs. ▪ In the phrase “a red hat,” the adjective “red” modifies the noun “hat.”
▪ We can help you modify an existing home or build a new one. ▪ He modified the recipe by using oil instead of butter. ▪ modify a plan ▪ She has modified her views on the matter. ▪ The design was modified to add another window. ▪ We played a modified version of our favorite game.
▪ Adjectives usually modify nouns, and adverbs usually modify verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs. ▪ In the phrase “a red hat,” the adjective “red” modifies the noun “hat.”
