To change something

to become different, or to make someone or something different

to make someone or something completely different, usually in a way that makes them more attractive, easier to use, etc.

make into ()

to change someone or something so that they become something else

convert (verb)

to change from one system, use, or method to another, or to make something do this

modify (verb)

to change something slightly, especially in order to improve it or to make it less extreme

alter (verb)

to make something or someone different

vary (verb)

to change something

reverse (verb)

to change the order or development of events, a process, or a situation to be the opposite of what it was

turn into ()

to make someone or something change or develop into something different

revise (verb)

to change the way that you do something

deradicalize (verb)

to cause someone with extreme views to become more moderate

adapt (verb)

to change something to make it more appropriate for a new use or situation

adjust (verb)

to change something slightly in order to make it better, more accurate, or more effective

bring someone/something into line ()

to make someone/something similar to another person or thing

countervail (verb)

very formal to have an equal but completely opposite effect

customise ()

a British spelling of customize

customize (verb)

to change the way something looks or works so that it is exactly what you want or need

disguise (verb)

to make something look, sound, or seem like something else

distort (verb)

to change something such as information so that it is no longer true or accurate

distort (verb)

to change the way that something looks, sounds, or behaves so that it becomes strange or difficult to recognize

doctor (verb)

to change something, especially facts or numbers, in order to make people believe something that is not true

do to ()

to make changes in something

fine-tune (verb)

to make small changes to something in order to make it as good or as effective as possible

fudge (verb)

to change the details of something, or to leave out information

get back ()

to make something return to the state or condition it was in before

individuate (verb)

very formal to make someone or something different from all others

juggle (verb)

to change the way that things are done, in order to achieve what you want

key to ()

to change something so that it is appropriate for a particular purpose

make your/a mark (on something) ()

to change something, or to do something important, so that people notice and remember you

mod (verb)

informal to change the way something looks or works. Mod is short for modify.

modulate (verb)

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

overhaul (verb)

to completely change a system in order to make it work more effectively

pitch (verb)

to say, write, or create something so that it will be appropriate for people of a particular age, level of ability, etc.

radicalize (verb)

to make a person, group, or system more radical

readjust (verb)

to make a slight change to something

recast (verb)

to change the way that someone or something is or appears to be

reconstitute (verb)

to change the form or structure of something

reinvent (verb)

to change something that already exists and give it a different form or purpose

rejigger (verb)

Americaninformal to arrange something so that it is organized in a different way

remodel (verb)

to change the structure or appearance of something

remold (verb)

to change the form or structure of something such as a system or an idea

remould ()

the British spelling of remold

reshape (verb)

to change the way that something operates or develops

restore (verb)

to make someone or something start being in a particular situation again

reverse a trend ()

to change a trend so that the opposite thing happens

revolutionize (verb)

to completely change the way that something is done, thought about, or made

rework (verb)

to use something such as a piece of music or writing for another purpose after making appropriate changes

shift (verb)

if an idea, attitude, or plan shifts, or if someone shifts it, it changes

stamp your mark on something ()

to affect or change something in a way that allows people to recognize your influence

swing the balance ()

to change or to affect the result of something

switch (verb)

to change from one thing to another, or to make something do this

tailor something to/for ()

to make or change something especially for a particular person or purpose

touch (verb)

to change or influence someone or something in a positive way

touch (verb)

to change something in a way that is noticeable

transition (verb)

to change from one situation, form, or state to another, or to cause someone or something to do this

translate (verb)

to change something into a different form, or to express something in a different way

transmogrify (verb)

humorous to change something into something very different, especially in a way that is funny or strange

transmute (verb)

formal to change into something completely different, or to make something change in this way

tweak (verb)

informal to make small changes in order to improve something

undo (verb)

to have the effect of changing something back into its original, usually worse state

Synonyms and antonyms of To change something in American Thesaurus