vary
vary /ˈvɛri/
verb
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()
Become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence
(
alter
, change
, vary
)
become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence
Her mood changes in accordance with the weather
her mood changes in accordance with the weather
The supermarket's selection of vegetables varies according to the season
The supermarket's selection of vegetables varies according to the season
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()
Be at variance with; be out of line with
(
diverge
, deviate
, depart
, vary
)
be at variance with; be out of line with
The witness's account of the incident seemed to diverge from the statements given by the other witnesses, raising doubts about the accuracy of their testimony.
The witness's account of the incident seemed to diverge from the statements given by the other witnesses, raising doubts about the accuracy of their testimony.
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()
Be subject to change in accordance with a variable
(
vary
)
be subject to change in accordance with a variable
Prices vary
Prices vary
His moods vary depending on the weather
His moods vary depending on the weather
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()
Make something more diverse and varied
(
motley
, variegate
, vary
)
make something more diverse and varied
Vary the menu
Vary the menu