alter
verb (used with object)
to make different in some particular, as size, style, course, or the like; modify.
had altered
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past perfectof alter.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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AI has changed HPE’s business, so I asked if it had altered the way Neri manages his day.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
Many visitors told AFP they had altered their plans so they could avoid the afternoon sun.
From Barron's ● Jul. 3, 2026
Mrs Fanning said she had altered the way she used energy at home in the wake of the decision.
From BBC ● Mar. 12, 2025
This week, Combs’ defense alerted the court of alleged inconsistencies with Cardello-Smith’s proof of service, alleging he had altered documents necessary for the court to hand down the default judgment, The Times was told.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2024
Daughters who had complained bitterly about the responsibilities of taking care of their aged mothers-in-law had altered when Sula locked Eva away, and they began cleaning those old women’s spittoons without a murmur.
From "Sula" by Toni Morrison
