MOD'IFY, v.t. [L. modificor; modus, limit, manner, and facio, to make.] 1. To change the form or external qualities of a thing; to shape; to give a new form of being to; as, to modify matter, light or sound.2. To vary; to give a new form to any thing; as, to modify the terms of a contract. A prefix modifies the sense of a verb.3. To moderate; to qualify; to reduce in extent or degree. Of his grace He modifies his first severe decree.MOD'IFY, v.i. To extenuate.
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