Verbs of Making and Changing - Verbs for Change

Here you will learn some English verbs referring to change such as "become", "transform", and "alter".

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Verbs of Making and Changing
to become
to become [verb]

to start or grow to be

Ex: I became interested in photography after attending a workshop .
to turn into
to turn into [verb]

to change and become something else

Ex: The seedling will eventually turn into a tall oak tree .
to mutate
to mutate [verb]

to cause genetic changes

Ex: The ongoing study aims to understand how certain chemicals may mutate genes and influence health outcomes .
to vary
to vary [verb]

to experience change, often in response to different situations or conditions

Ex: The weather in this region can vary greatly from season to season .
to change
to change [verb]

to make a person or thing different

Ex: The accident changed everything for him .
to transform
to transform [verb]

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

Ex: A positive mindset can transform challenges into opportunities for personal growth .
to alter
to alter [verb]

to cause something to change

Ex: A good haircut can completely alter one 's appearance .
to morph
to morph [verb]

to cause an object or image to change its shape smoothly and seamlessly

Ex: The artist used digital tools to morph the landscape , creating surreal and fantastical scenes .
to transmute
to transmute [verb]

to change something's nature, appearance, or substance into something different and usually better

Ex: In his self-help book , the author provides strategies to transmute negative thoughts into positive ones .
to modify
to modify [verb]

to make minor changes to something so that it is more suitable or better

Ex: The architect proposed to modify the building layout to improve its functionality .
to adjust
to adjust [verb]

to slightly alter or move something in order to improve it or make it work better

Ex: Yesterday , the mechanic adjusted the brakes to ensure a smoother ride .
to adapt
to adapt [verb]

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

Ex: To accommodate new technologies , the software developer will adapt the application .
to tune
to tune [verb]

to adjust something to improve its functioning, accuracy, or performance

Ex: The technician tuned the television for better picture quality .
to modulate
to modulate [verb]

to change or adjust something in order to achieve a desired effect

Ex: The scientist modulated the experimental conditions to observe varied outcomes .
to transfigure
to transfigure [verb]

to change the form, appearance, or nature of something

Ex: The ancient artifact had the ability to transfigure its appearance , appearing different to those who approached it with different intentions .
to set
to set [verb]

to adjust something to be in a suitable or desired condition for a specific purpose or use

Ex: The barista set the coffee machine for a double espresso .
to convert
to convert [verb]

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

Ex: They plan to convert the old warehouse into a modern art gallery .
to permute
to permute [verb]

to rearrange the order of things

Ex: The teacher asked students to permute the words in the sentence to create new phrases .
to switch
to switch [verb]

to change from one thing, such as a task, major, conversation topic, job, etc. to a completely different one

Ex: During the conversation , they decided to switch topics to something more lighthearted .
to tailor
to tailor [verb]

to customize or modify something to fit an individual or market's specific preferences

Ex: As a personal touch , the chef can tailor the menu for special dietary requirements .
to customize
to customize [verb]

to change or make something in a way that better serves a particular task, person, etc.

Ex: Homeowners often customize their living spaces to reflect personal tastes and needs .
to personalize
to personalize [verb]

to customize something to suit an individual's needs, preferences, or characteristics

Ex: The software allows users to personalize their profiles with unique settings and preferences .
to edit
to edit [verb]

to make a book, newspaper, or magazine ready for publication through revision, correction, etc.

Ex: The author collaborated with the editor to edit and refine the book before publication .
to revise
to revise [verb]

to make changes to something, especially in response to new information, feedback, or a need for improvement

Ex: The author decided to revise the manuscript based on the editor 's suggestions .
to process
to process [verb]

to treat or handle something in a specific way to get it ready for a particular purpose, improve its condition, or fix any issues

Ex: The fabric underwent a special treatment to process it for water resistance .
to decode
to decode [verb]

to convert coded information into an understandable format

Ex: In computer programming , certain algorithms are used to decode data for processing .
to encode
to encode [verb]

to transform data into a coded form

Ex: Barcode scanners are designed to encode information on products for quick identification .
to recycle
to recycle [verb]

to make a waste product usable again

Ex: Composting is a method of recycling organic waste to create nutrient-rich soil for gardening .
to diversify
to diversify [verb]

to change something in order to add variety to it

Ex: The artist sought to diversify her portfolio by experimenting with different mediums and styles .
to normalize
to normalize [verb]

to return or bring something into a standard or acceptable state

Ex: The company strives to normalize its procedures to ensure consistency and efficiency .
to standardize
to standardize [verb]

to make something follow a set standard or rule, ensuring it is consistent and uniform

Ex: Educational institutions may standardize grading systems to maintain fairness and objectivity .
to change over
to change over [verb]

to shift from one system, state, item, etc. to another

Ex: The airline announced plans to change over to a paperless ticketing system .
to branch out
to branch out [verb]

to expand by exploring new areas, options, or opportunities

Ex: The artist is considering branching out beyond traditional mediums .
Verbs of Making and Changing
Verbs for Production and Construction Verbs for Emission Verbs for Mixing and Merging Verbs for Change
Verbs for Positive Change Verbs for Negative Change Verbs for Changes of Intensity Verbs for Increases in Quantity or Size
Verbs for Decreases in Quantity or Size Verbs for Structural Changes Verbs for Changes in Color Verbs for Changes in Temperature