alter
verb (used with object)
to make different in some particular, as size, style, course, or the like; modify.
has altered
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present perfectof alter (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Feeling embarrassed is a natural human response, but social media has altered how big the audience watching the moment is, said Burnett.
From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026
Since then, a subtle but persistent force generated by sunlight has altered its rotation, while traces of ancient water remain preserved in its rocky surface.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 25, 2026
The shift has altered the way Herring runs her business.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 5, 2026
With just a handful of words, Emma has altered everyone’s perception of her, including her fiancé’s.
From Salon ● Apr. 3, 2026
It is education that has altered my life.
From "Hunger of Memory" by Richard Rodriguez
