modify
verb (used with object)
to change somewhat the form or qualities of; alter partially; amend.
modified
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past participleof modify.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof modify.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
modifyverb (used with object)to change somewhat the form or qualities of; alter partially; amend.
Example Sentences
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They modified his delivery, including having him start it from the third-base side of the pitching rubber.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 25, 2026
The researchers examined the animals at two ages: six months, when plaques first appeared in the genetically modified mice, and 18 months, when the disease model showed more advanced pathology.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 19, 2026
Some scientists say that if the goal is to boost agricultural output and restore the environment, the emphasis should be on soil health, not genetically modified plants.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2026
These cells are modified to recognize and attack cancer, and CAR T cell therapies are already used to treat certain cancers.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 2026
Note that this is a modified form of addition, with no carryover.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
