Vocabulário Essencial para o Exame SAT - Change

to cause something to change

alterar, modificar

to change the appearance, character, or nature of a person or object

transformar, modificar

to change the form, purpose, character, etc. of something

converter, transformar

to develop from a simple form to a more complex or sophisticated one over an extended period

evoluir, desenvolver-se

to change something in a way that suits a new purpose or situation better

adaptar, ajustar

to change the shape or condition of something in a way that is no longer clear or natural

distorcer, deformar

to make very precise adjustments, usually small ones, to improve or perfect something

afinar, ajustar

to cause something to develop into a particular state, condition, or quality

tornar, converter

to make something change from a particular state, condition or position to another

transitar, mudar

to change something in a significant or fundamental way

revolucionar, transformar

to vary or waver between two or more states or amounts

flutuar, variar

to make something steady and prevent it from fluctuating

estabilizar, consolidar

to do something in order to make up for a wrongdoing or to make things right

corrigir, reparar

to correct or improve a situation

remediar, corrigir

to lessen something's seriousness, severity, or painfulness

mitigar, atenuar

to make something less intense, forceful, or vigorous

refinar, suavizar

to move back and forth in a regular rhythm between two or more states, positions, or opinions

oscilar, variar

to make a situation less tense or dangerous by calming emotions or reducing the likelihood of conflict or violence

desescalar, acalmar

to increase rapidly and dramatically, often referring to prices, numbers, or success

aumentar rapidamente, explodir

to become much worse or more intense

escalar, intensificar

to place limits or boundaries on something to reduce its scope or size

restringir, reduzir

to break or lose structure and unity over time

desintegrar, decompor

to make worse

deteriorar, agravar

a sudden and significant change or disruption, especially in relation to politics or social conditions

perturbação, tumulto

the action of making something bigger in size, quantity, or scope

ampliação, aumento

an abrupt increase in something's number or amount

aumento, onda

characterized by continuous and often rapid change or progress

dinâmico, em evolução

prone to unexpected and sudden changes, usually gets worse or dangerous

volátil, instável

describing something that happens suddenly, often with sharp or noticeable changes

abrupto, repentino

remaining unchanged and stable in degree, amount, or condition

constante, invariável