verbπShareTo change the form or structure of."The artist altered the shape of the clay to create a new sculpture. "actionprocessstructureessentialieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo become different."My mood altered after I received the good news. "processactionessentialieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo tailor clothes to make them fit."The tailor altered the dress to fit the bride better. "wearstyleessentialieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo castrate, neuter or spay (a dog or other animal)."The veterinarian will alter the dog next week. "animalmedicinebiologysexphysiologyessentialieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo affect mentally, as by psychotropic drugs or illness."The medication altered her perception of reality, making her see things that weren't there. "mindmedicineessentialieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(especially in the plural) An identity or headmate of a person with dissociative identity disorder (previously known as multiple personality disorder)."Sarah's alter personalities were very different from her usual self; one was a shy artist, another a confident businesswoman. "mindpersonmedicinebodyhumanessentialieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA table or similar flat-topped structure used for religious rites."The church's alter was beautifully decorated for the Easter service. "religionritualtheologyessentialieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA raised area around an altar in a church; the sanctuary."The students were asked to stand in the alter during the school assembly. "architecturereligionessentialieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAnything that is worshipped or sacrificed to."The family's alter, a small statue of a goddess, was placed on the dining room table. "religionritualtheologymythologyessentialieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
