"modify" in inglés with examples - Collocation dictionary inglés

modify verbo

modify + sustantivo

Kolokacji: 24

modify one's behavior • modify one's position • modify one's policies • modify one's proposal • modify equipment • ...

verbo + modify

Kolokacji: 8

begin modifying • involve modifying • consider modifying • used to modify • start modifying • ...

collocations grouped by meanings

Grup znaczeniowych: 2

(1) begin, use, start, help, propose

Kolokacji: 5

1. begin modifying = zacznij modyfikować begin modifying

2. used to modify = użyty by modyfikować used to modify

3. help modify = pomóż modyfikować help modify

4. start modifying = zacznij modyfikować start modifying

5. propose modifying = zaproponuj modyfikować propose modifying

Several generals in the Wehrmacht protested over the minimal army presence in the film: Hitler apparently proposed modifying the film to placate the generals, but Riefenstahl refused his suggestion.
Hitler apparently proposed modifying the film to placate the generals, but Riefenstahl refused his suggestion.
In an effort to quell the unrest, the British colonial secretary declared a state of emergency and proposed modifying the constitution to provide for a unicameral fifty-three-member National Assembly and proportional representation.
Proposal From Boeing In June, Boeing proposed modifying all 747 jumbo jets to make engines less likely to fall off in flight.
Dr. Matthews proposed modifying the accelerator so it could irradiate food products, killing insects, larvae and parasites that infest freshly harvested fruit and vegetables.
Mr. Norris's patent proposes modifying the DNA of such a virus to make it attack the strain that commonly breeds in the mouth.
She hired a local lawyer, who proposed modifying the village's zoning law by allowing a special use permit for a historic residence museum.
The referendum proposed modifying Chapter 5, Article IX of the constitution:
Mr. Bush also proposed modifying the existing dependent-care tax credit under which parents get a credit for child care costs incurred to obtain or maintain jobs.
However, in the extremely unlikely event that the negotiations should fail, the Commission would not see this as a reason to propose modifying the provisions of Directive 2001/37 on exports.

(2) involve, consider, include

Kolokacji: 3

modify + preposición

Kolokacji: 21

modified by • modified from • modified for • modified into • modified with • ...

modify + adjetivo/adverbio

Kolokacji: 42

slightly modified • later modified • heavily modified • genetically modified • extensively modified • ...

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