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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Japanese cooks are working with a brand-new selection of seafood, since El Nino has altered ocean migratory routes.
From Barron's ● Sep. 26, 2026
What struck me from my conversation with Wilson and other executives was the way AI has altered their thinking on how to anticipate future technologies that are on the horizon.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 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
According to Glasgow University's Ewan Gibbs, recent conflict in the Middle East has altered the debate.
From BBC ● Apr. 29, 2026
It is education that has altered my life.
From "Hunger of Memory" by Richard Rodriguez
