nounπShareA table or similar flat-topped structure used for religious rites."The ancient temples contained several alters where offerings were left for the gods. "religionritualtheologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA raised area around an altar in a church; the sanctuary."The priest stood on the alters, leading the congregation in prayer. "religionarchitectureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAnything that is worshipped or sacrificed to."In some ancient cultures, people built alters to honor their gods and offer gifts. "religionritualmythologytheologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo change the form or structure of."The tailor alters the dress to fit the customer perfectly. "actionprocessstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo become different."The weather often alters quickly in the mountains. "processactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo tailor clothes to make them fit."The tailor alters my pants to make them shorter. "wearstylejobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo castrate, neuter or spay (a dog or other animal)."The veterinarian alters the dog to prevent unwanted pregnancies. "animalmedicinebiologyphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo affect mentally, as by psychotropic drugs or illness."The high fever alters the child's perception of reality, making him see strange shadows. "medicinemindChat 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 alters often have different preferences for music. "mindmedicinepersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
