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Definitions for Alter

[1] to make different in some particular, as size, style, course, or the like; modify: to alter a coat; to alter a will; to alter course.
[2] to castrate or spay.
[3] to change; become different or modified.
[4] David, 1807–81, U.S. physicist.
[5] high.
[6] in alt, in the first octave above the treble staff.
[7] alteration.
[8] another exactly the same.
[9] to make or become different in some respect; change
[10] (tr) informal , mainly US a euphemistic word for castrate, spay
[11] (esp of vocal music) high in pitch
[12] of or relating to the octave commencing with the G above the top line of the treble staff
[13] in alt in the octave directly above the treble staff

Words related to Alter

develop, amend, modify, transform, revamp, adjust, change, shift, vary, revise, reshape, fix, transmute, mutate, convert, doctor, reform, metamorphose, renovate, turn

Words nearby Alter

altazimuth mount, altazimuth mounting, altdorf, altdorfer, alte pinakothek, alter, alter ego, alter idem, alter., alterable, alterant

Origin of Alter

1525–35; < Provençal < Latin altum, noun use of neuter of altus high

Words that may be confused with Alter

altar, alter

Other words from Alter

al·ter·er , noun
half-al·tered , adjective
pre·al·ter , verb (used with object)
re·al·ter , verb
un·al·ter·ing , adjective
well-al·tered , adjective

Word origin for Alter

C16: from Provençal, from Latin altus high, deep

Synonyms for Alter

adjust, amend, change, develop, modify, reshape, revamp, revise, shift, transform, vary, adapt, convert, cook, diversify, doctor, metamorphose, mutate, recast, reconstruct, refashion, reform, remodel, renovate, transmute, turn, correct mid-course, dial back, fine tune, make different, phony up, recalibrate