modify
/ˈmɒd.ɪ.faɪ/(verb)
AWL Sublist 5CEFR B2IELTS Band 7.0 - 9.0
Academic Definition
To make partial or minor changes to something, typically so as to improve it or make it less extreme.
Key Academic Collocations
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modifymodificationmodificationsmodifiedmodifying
Lexical Alternatives (Synonyms)
alteradaptadjustamendrevise
Academic Sample Sentences in Context
"Agricultural yields rose substantially following the introduction of drought-resistant, genetically modified maize strains."
"Municipal transport planners modified the original subway blueprints to circumvent sensitive historical archeological strata."
"Cognitive behavioral therapy assists individuals in identifying destructive thought habits and modifying negative behavior patterns."
IELTS Examiner Scoring Strategy (Lexical Resource)
'Genetically modified (GM) crops' and 'modify behavior' are high-utility academic collocations.