modify
verb (used with object)
to change somewhat the form or qualities of; alter partially; amend.
have modified
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present perfectof modify.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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FedEx Office locations will have modified hours, but these may differ by location.
From Barron's ● May 25, 2026
Still some stores could be closed, or have modified hours, so be sure to check in ahead of time.
From MarketWatch ● May 21, 2026
"Here at Penn State, we have modified instrumentation that allows us to make isotopic measurements on really low abundances of organic compounds like glycine," Baczynski said.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 12, 2026
According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, 37 states have modified tax codes and regulatory structures specifically to attract data centers, with billions in exemptions granted annually.
From Salon ● Dec. 28, 2025
Such knowledge might have modified some of his views.
From Notes and Queries, Number 203, September 17, 1853 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc. by George Bell
