Idioms

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• Verbs
  • To adapt
    • to change something to suit different conditions or uses
      • Many software companies have adapted popular programs to the new operating system.
  • To alter
    • to change something, usually slightly, or to cause the characteristics of something to change
      • We've had to alter some of our plans.
    • to change the size of clothes so that they fit better
      • I took the coat back to the shop to have it altered.
  • To amend
    • to change the words of a text, typically a law or a legal document
      • In line 20, 'men' should be amended (= changed) to 'people'.
  • To convert
    • to (cause something or someone to) change in form, character, or opinion
      • Could we convert the small bedroom into a second bathroom? What's the formula for converting pounds into kilos? He converted to (= started believing in) Catholicism when he got married. I used not to like exercise, but my sister has converted me (to it).
  • To develop
    • to (cause something to) grow or change into a more advanced, larger or stronger form
      • It became clear that he wasn't developing like all the other little boys. The fear is that these minor clashes may develop into all-out confrontation.
  • To fluctuate
    • to change or vary, especially continuously and between one level or thing and another
  • To metamorphose
    • To change into a completely different type or form
  • To transform
    • to change completely the appearance or character of something or someone, especially so that they are improved
      • The reorganization will transform the British entertainment industry.
  • To modify
    • to change something such as a plan, opinion, law or way of behaviour slightly, usually to improve it or make it more acceptable
      • Instead of simply punishing them, the system encourages offenders to modify their behaviour.
  • To mutate
    • to develop new physical characteristics because of a permanent change in the genes
    • to change from one thing or type of thing into another
      • Jon has mutated from an awkward teenager into a sophisticated young man.
  • To evolve
    • to develop gradually, or to cause something or someone to develop gradually
      • Humans evolved from apes. The company has evolved over the years into a multi-million dollar organization.
  • To revise
    • to look at or consider again an idea, piece of writing, etc. in order to correct or improve it
      • His publishers made him revise his manuscript three times
  • "WITH BODY PARTS"
    • arm
      • to provide with weapons
    • elbow
      • to push rudely in ordeer to gain space
    • eye
      • to look at someone or something with interest
        • I could see her eyeing my lunch. She eyed me warily.
    • face
      • to deal with sth.
    • head
      • to be in charge of a group or organization
        • She heads one of Britain's leading travel firms.
    • mouth
      • forming wordswith their lips without making any sound
        • It looks to me as if the singers are only mouthing the words
    • rib
    • shoulder
    • thumb
    • voice
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