to alter

Meanings

• verb

  to make changes in something; modify

• verb

  to make a thing different; transform

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with to alter
alter , jalter , tether , weather , lether,ether,ether , neather , vether , weather

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Homophones

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1. alter ego (English) : The other self; a person's alternate personality
   

2. altar (English) : A raised structure, typically having a flat top, on which offerings are made, especially a Christian one
   

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Variants

List of all variants of to alter that leads to same result
alter , alterabilities , alterability , alterable , alterably , altered , alterer , alterers , altering , alters , alter ego , alter egos , alter Christus , alter idem

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Forms

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alters, altering, altered, alters'd

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to lift or take up'. The current meaning developed from the idea of 'raising' something to a new level or form.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'to alter' first appeared in English around the 13th century.

2. In mathematics, a matrix is said to be altered when one or more of its elements are changed.

3. The term 'alter ego' was coined by the German writer Friedrich Nietzsche in his book 'Ece Homo'.

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Related Concepts

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1. adaptation: The process of modifying something to fit new conditions. Adaptations can be physical, biological, or cultural.

2. evolution: A process of change in the physical or behavioral characteristics of organisms over successive generations. This term is often used to describe the development of complex life forms from simpler ancestors.

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Culture

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In literature, 'to alter' has been used extensively in various contexts, such as changing the course of events, modifying characters, or transforming settings. For instance, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby', the narrator Nick Carraway reflects on how Gatsby's past has altered his present.

How to Memorize "to alter"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a sculptor chiseling away at a block of marble, transforming it into a beautiful statue. Visualize the process of making changes to an existing object or situation.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'alter' with the idea of change or transformation. Remember the phrase 'altering the course of history' to help remember the meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Always Tell Alexandra: Alterations Transform And Shape' to remember the meaning of 'to alter' as 'to make changes in something'.

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