modify
/ˈmɒd.ɪ.faɪ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: modifies · modifying
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To change part of.
Verb
Examples
Her publisher advised her to modify a few parts of the book to make it easier to read.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To be or become modified.
Verb
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
To align with the ideology of Narendra Modi or Bharatiya Janata Party.
VerbRegister: informal
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “modify” mean?
To change part of.
Is “modify” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.