Pronunciation: /ˈɔl.tər/
noun a person who alters clothing or fabric
A1 The tailor made an alter to the dress to make it fit better.
A2 She requested an alter to the contract before signing it.
B1 The artist decided to make an alter to the painting to improve it.
B2 The chef made an alter to the recipe to enhance the flavor.
C1 The architect proposed an alter to the building design for better functionality.
C2 The scientist discovered an alter in the genetic code that led to a breakthrough in research.
verb to change or modify something
A1 I need to alter my schedule to attend the meeting.
A2 She altered her appearance by dyeing her hair blonde.
B1 The company decided to alter their marketing strategy to reach a wider audience.
B2 The architect proposed to alter the design of the building to improve its functionality.
C1 The artist altered the painting multiple times before achieving the desired effect.
C2 The scientist altered the experiment parameters to test a new hypothesis.
formal The architect proposed to alter the design of the building to improve its structural integrity.
informal I'm thinking of altering my hairstyle for a change.
slang Let's alter our plans and go to a different party instead.
figurative Sometimes, a simple act of kindness can alter someone's entire day for the better.
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