alter

to change or make different

Root

  • alter: other, change, or make different

Other words with the alter root

  • adulterate: to corrupt, debase, or make impure by adding something inferior
  • adulteration: act of making something impure by adding inferior material
  • alteration: a change or modification
  • alternate: to switch back and forth; every other one
  • alternative: another possible choice
  • altruism: selfless concern for the welfare of others
  • altruistic: showing selfless concern for others

Alter means make other: the thing becomes different from what it was.

One sentence altered the whole tone of the recommendation letter.

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