1. (

• modify

) make less severe or harsh or extreme; "please modify this letter to make it more polite"; "he modified his views on same-gender marriage" ;

2. (

• modify ,
• qualify ,

) add a modifier to a constituent ;

3. (

• change ,
• alter ,
• modify ,

) cause to change; make different; cause a transformation; "The advent of the automobile may have altered the growth pattern of the city"; "The discussion has changed my thinking about the issue" ;

1. (

• modified

) changed in form or character; "their modified stand made the issue more acceptable"; "the performance of the modified aircraft was much improved" ;

2. (

• limited ,
• modified

) mediocre ;