v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Modified p. pr. & vb. n. Modifying ] [ F. modifier, L. modificare, modificari; modus limit + -ficare (in comp.) to make. See Mode, and -fy. ] 1. To change somewhat the form or qualities of; to change a part of something while leaving most parts unchanged; to alter somewhat; as, to modify a contrivance adapted to some mechanical purpose; to modify the terms of a contract. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. To limit or reduce in extent or degree; to moderate; to qualify; to lower. [ 1913 Webster ]
Of his grace He modifies his first severe decree. Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ]
(v) adapt, See Also: modify, be able to be adapted, be adaptable, Example:กฎหมายบัญญัติให้นำประมวลวิธีพิจารณาความแพ่งมาใช้บังคับโดยอนุโลมในกรณีที่มีคดีมาสู่ศาลหรือมีผู้ยื่นคำร้องขอต่อศาล, Thai Definition:นำมาใช้โดยอาศัยหลักการอย่างเดียวกันแต่ให้แก้ไขในรายละเอียดได้ตามควรแก่กรณี, Notes:(กฎหมาย)
The doctor suggested that if he can pair up with another student, it will help to modify his behavior and he won't feel like making trouble all the time
Your son's attention deficit disorder can be modified through group interaction help him find some children to pair up with him or arrange a student to be his friend
[としごろ, toshigoro] (adv, n) (1) (See 年の頃) approximate age; apparent age; (2) marriageable age (esp. of a woman); age of independence; age of adulthood; (3) (after modifying phrase) appropriate age (to ...); old enough (to ...); (n, n-adv) (4) (arch) (See 年来) for some years; (P)#14838
[けいよう, keiyou] (n, vs) (1) describing; comparing; expressing figuratively; modifying; qualifying (e.g. an adjective qualifying a noun); (n) (2) form; figure; condition; state; (3) personal appearance; one's face and figure; looks; (P)#18298
[えたいがしれない, etaigashirenai] (exp, adj-i) (1) (See 得体の知れない) strange (when used to modify the following noun); unfamiliar; mysterious; suspicious; (exp) (2) (See 得体) to not know the true nature