The disorders in the computer system were slightly modified by human hand.
synonyms
alterchange
word origin — late Middle English: from Old French modifier, from Latin modificare, from modus (see mode)
Upper-Intermediate — Set 57
Set 57 of Upper-Intermediate covers 5 words: modify, enhance, interact, adjust, transmit. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
modify · verb/ˈmɑdəˌfaɪ/
to cause a change or transformation
The disorders in the computer system were slightly modified by human hand.
Synonyms: alter, change
Origin: late Middle English: from Old French modifier, from Latin modificare, from modus (see mode)
enhance · verb/ɪnˈhæns/
to make something better or more attractive
Samsung has been doing research to find ways to enhance the effectiveness of the mobile phones they produce.
Synonyms: improve, reinforce, strengthen
Origin: Middle English (formerly also as inhance): from Anglo-Norman French enhauncer, based on Latin in- (expressing intensive force) + altus ‘high’. The word originally meant ‘elevate’ (literally and figuratively), later ‘exaggerate, make appear greater’, also ‘raise the value or price of something’. Current senses date from the early 16th century
interact · verb/ˌɪn(t)ərˈæk(t)/
to talk or work with someone/something, affect one another
School children should be provided by opportunities to interact with the latest technology at school.
Synonyms: communicate, connect
adjust · verb/əˈdʒəst/
to change something to fit the standards
Smartphones now are designed to adjust new data and applications so that they don't slow down when a new update is introduced.
Synonyms: regulate, correct
Origin: early 17th century (in the senses ‘harmonize discrepancies’ and ‘assess loss or damages’): from obsolete French adjuster, from Old French ajoster ‘to approximate’, based on Latin ad- ‘to’ + juxta ‘near’
transmit · verb/trænzˈmɪt/
to send from one person/place to another
The communications system will consist of two communications satellites and will transmit data from Mars to Earth and back.
Synonyms: conduct, pass on, disseminate
Origin: late Middle English: from Latin transmittere, from trans- ‘across’ + mittere ‘send’