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Definition modulate in American English

modulate verb

verb
/ˈmɑdʒəˌleɪt/
1

to change something, especially in order to achieve a particular effect

Synonyms and related words
change transform make into
1.1

if you modulate your voice, or if it modulates, you change the way it sounds

Example

His voice had modulated into seriousness.

Synonyms and related words
break choke crack
Example

drugs that effectively modulate the disease process

Synonyms and related words
anaesthetize anesthetize attend
1.3

to change the energy level or frequency of a radio wave

Synonyms and related words
the airwaves frequency hertz
2

if a piece of music modulates, it changes to a different key

Synonyms and related words
accompany arrange articulation
Definition modulate in American English