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alter (ALW tur) (verb), alters; altered; altering
1. To change, transform, make different, amend, modify, or vary: The blonde wig completely altered Laura's appearance and she said that she would also alter her dress.

When the woman lost weight, she had all of her clothes altered to fit her new figure.

2. To spay or to perform a medical operation on an animal; such as, a cat or a dog: Ted's dog was taken to the vet to be altered so she couldn't have any puppies.
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