Words For Change

verb to cause or make something happen

adverb used to modify a verb, indicating the manner in which something is done

• The new policy is expected to bring about positive changes in the company.
• I hope this new plan will bring about some good results.
• Let's see if this idea can bring about some cool stuff.
• His actions will bring about a storm of controversy.

verb to happen or occur; to take place

• The changes in the company's policy came about after careful consideration by the board of directors.
• I'm not sure how that decision came about, but it seems like a good idea.
• I have no idea how that whole situation came about, but it's crazy!
• The idea for the new product came about in a brainstorming session.

verb to change one's opinion or decision; to visit someone's home or location

adverb used to describe the manner in which someone changes their opinion or decision

• I hope you will eventually come around to my way of thinking after considering all the evidence.
• I know you didn't like the idea at first, but I'm sure you'll come around once you hear more about it.
• I didn't think she would ever come around, but she finally came to her senses.
• After months of disagreement, they were finally able to come around and find a compromise.

noun a military command to turn 180 degrees in the opposite direction

adverb used to describe the act of turning around completely in the opposite direction

• The commander ordered the troops to make a right-about-face and march in the opposite direction.
• When we realized we were going the wrong way, we did a right-about-face and turned around.
• I was heading to the store but then did a right-about-face because I forgot my wallet.
• After a series of failed attempts, she decided to do a right-about-face and try a completely different approach.

noun the process or a period of changing from one state or condition to another

verb to undergo a process or a period of changing from one state or condition to another

• The company is currently in the process of a major transition to a new management structure.
• I heard that Sarah is going through a big transition in her career.
• Dude, my life is in total transition right now, it's crazy.
• The transition from childhood to adulthood can be a challenging journey for many.

noun a change of direction or course

verb to change direction suddenly or swerve

• The car started to veer off course due to the icy road conditions.
• I had to veer around the fallen tree on the hiking trail.
• The skateboarder tried to veer past the group of pedestrians on the sidewalk.
• Her thoughts began to veer towards more positive outcomes as she focused on gratitude.

adjective relating to a transitional or intermediate state, phase, or condition

• The liminal space between childhood and adulthood is often a challenging period for many young people.
• I feel like I'm in a liminal state right now, not quite sure where I belong.
• I'm in that weird liminal phase of my life where I'm not a kid anymore but not quite an adult either.
• The fog created a liminal barrier between the two worlds, making it difficult to see what lay beyond.

verb A verb is a word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being. In this case, 'adapts' is a verb that indicates the action of adjusting or changing to fit a new situation or environment.

• The software adapts to the user's preferences over time.
• This phone adapts to different networks easily.
• She's really good at adapting to new situations.
• The team adapts to challenges like water flowing around rocks.