Synonyms of alters

alters

verb

present tense third-person singular of alter

1

as in modifies

to make different in some way

can't you alter your plans just slightly so we can leave 10 minutes earlier?

Synonyms & Similar Words

• modifies
• changes
• remodels
• transforms
• reworks
• revises
• recasts
• varies
• refashions
• remakes
• redoes
• revamps
• deforms
• mutates
• makes over
• transmutes
• transfigures
• revolutionizes
• metamorphoses
• exchanges
• converts
• regenerates
• commutes
• retools
• rejiggers

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• sets
• fixes
• freezes
• stabilizes

2

as in fixes

to remove the sex organs of

contends that cats and dogs that have been altered make better pets

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fixes
• neuters
• sterilizes
• emasculates
• castrates
• desexes
• gelds
• spays

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of alters

Don’t take anything that alters your judgment or leaves you dependent on others to keep you safe. — Jennifer Obel, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2026

But as climate change alters Earth’s weather and environment, petrichor is going to transform, too. — Gregory Wakeman, Scientific American, 1 Oct. 2026

Kazan pared down much of the Hamilton family’s story for the show and centered Cathy (Florence Pugh), whose arrival alters the lives of the Trask brothers, Adam (Christopher Abbott) and Charles (Mike Faist). — Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

But being unfunny is less Digger’s problem than a story that ties itself in knots trying to be clever, as a completely unconvincing big twist alters the picture and opens a window to a grim future. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2026

Nicotine dependence alters brain chemistry by stimulating neurotransmitters like dopamine that govern mood and pleasure, according to Cleveland Clinic. — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2026

This happens every few years and often alters global weather patterns. — Edna Tarigan, Arkansas Online, 23 Sep. 2026

Unlike acetylcholine, the effects of nicotine last much longer and alters activity throughout the brain. — Hasmeena Kathuria, The Conversation, 22 Sep. 2026

Coincidentally, most general rifle seasons start now, and hunting pressure drastically alters elk behavior. — Jim Zumbo, Outdoor Life, 10 Sep. 2026