abändern — meaning in English

English meaning

• alter verb To change something, especially in a fairly small or specific way.
• modify verb To change part of something, usually without altering its overall nature.

Senses

abändern is used for these senses in English:

• alter (ambitransitive) To change the form or structure of.

alter — full definition

1. verb To change something, especially in a fairly small or specific way.
2. verb To neuter or spay an animal.

modify — full definition

1. verb To change part of something, usually without altering its overall nature.
2. verb (grammar) To describe or limit the meaning of another word.

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