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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The Journal’s Gavin Bade writes that Trump also modified the scope of some existing 50% tariffs on Canada.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
The cars used are modified Maxda MX5s with dual controls with names like Stanton and Baxter, a nod to some of the guide dogs which have lived with Mike over the years.
From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026
The lawsuit alleges that Macciello modified the loan agreement under duress and agreed to give Shvartsman and his company a greater share of the film’s potential proceeds.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026
The company touts open models, which can be downloaded and modified, as opposed to closed models like those of rivals OpenAI or Anthropic.
From Barron's ● Aug. 27, 2026
“A mouse genetically modified with a hard exoskeleton that it can shed and leave anywhere!”
From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste
