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Modulate

To form, as sound, to a certain key, or to a certain portion.

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Broader term 12

Adjust 76% connected

To make exact; to fit; to make correspondent or conformable; to bring into proper relations; as, to adjust a garment to the body, or things to a stan…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Alter 76% connected

To make otherwise; to change in some respect, either partially or wholly; to vary; to modify.

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Change 76% connected

To alter; to make different; to cause to pass from one state to another; as, to change the position, character, or appearance of a thing; to change t…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Correct 76% connected

Set right, or made straight; hence, conformable to truth, rectitude, or propriety, or to a just standard; not faulty or imperfect; free from error; a…

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Modify 76% connected

To change somewhat the form or qualities of; to alter somewhat; as, to modify a contrivance adapted to some mechanical purpose; to modify the terms o…

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Mouth 76% connected

The opening through which an animal receives food; the aperture between the jaws or between the lips; also, the cavity, containing the tongue and tee…

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Play 76% connected

To engage in sport or lively recreation; to exercise for the sake of amusement; to frolic; to spot.

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Set 76% connected

of Set

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Speak 76% connected

To utter words or articulate sounds, as human beings; to express thoughts by words; as, the organs may be so obstructed that a man may not be able to…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Talk 76% connected

To utter words; esp., to converse familiarly; to speak, as in familiar discourse, when two or more persons interchange thoughts.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Utter 76% connected

Outer.

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Verbalize 76% connected

To convert into a verb; to verbify.

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Inflection 74% connected

The act of inflecting, or the state of being inflected.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Inflection 74% connected

The act of inflecting, or the state of being inflected.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Modulation 74% connected

The act of modulating, or the state of being modulated; as, the modulation of the voice.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Modulation 74% connected

The act of modulating, or the state of being modulated; as, the modulation of the voice.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Regulator 74% connected

One who, or that which, regulates.

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Regulator 74% connected

One who, or that which, regulates.

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Tone 74% connected

Sound, or the character of a sound, or a sound considered as of this or that character; as, a low, high, loud, grave, acute, sweet, or harsh tone.

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Tone 74% connected

Sound, or the character of a sound, or a sound considered as of this or that character; as, a low, high, loud, grave, acute, sweet, or harsh tone.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Transition 74% connected

Passage from one place or state to another; charge; as, the transition of the weather from hot to cold.

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Transition 74% connected

Passage from one place or state to another; charge; as, the transition of the weather from hot to cold.

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Inflect 92% connected

To turn from a direct line or course; to bend; to incline, to deflect; to curve; to bow.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Regulate 92% connected

To adjust by rule, method, or established mode; to direct by rule or restriction; to subject to governing principles or laws.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Tone 92% connected

Sound, or the character of a sound, or a sound considered as of this or that character; as, a low, high, loud, grave, acute, sweet, or harsh tone.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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