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.