Synonyms for change
tʃeɪndʒchange

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1. changenoun

   To become something different.

   The product is undergoing a change in order to improve it.

   Synonyms:
   modify, alter

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1. changeverb

   To change is distinctively to make a thing other than it has been, in some respect at least; to exchange to put or take something else in its place; to alter is ordinarily to change partially, to make different in one or more particulars. To exchange is often to transfer ownership; as, to exchange city for country property. Change is often used in the sense of exchange; as, to change horses. To transmute is to change the qualities while the substance remains the same; as, to transmute the baser metals into gold. To transform is to change form or appearance, with or without deeper and more essential change; it is less absolute than transmute, tho sometimes used for that word, and is often used in a spiritual sense as transmute could not be; "Be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind," Rom. xii, 2. Transfigure is, as in its Scriptural use, to change in an exalted and glorious spiritual way; "Jesus ... was transfigured before them, and his face did shine as the sun, and his raiment was white as the light," Matt. xvii, 1, 2. To metamorphose is to make some remarkable change, ordinarily in external qualities, but often in structure, use, or chemical constitution, as of a caterpillar into a butterfly, of the stamens of a plant into petals, or of the crystalline structure of rocks, hence called "metamorphic rocks," as when a limestone is metamorphosed into a marble. To vary is to change from time to time, often capriciously. To commute is to put something easier, lighter, milder, or in some way more favorable in place of that which is commuted; as, to commute capital punishment to imprisonment for life; to commute daily fares on a railway to a monthly payment. To convert (Latin con, with, and verto, turn) is to primarily turn about, and signifies to change in form, character, use, etc., through a wide range of relations; iron is converted into steel, joy into grief, a sinner into a saint. To turn is a popular word for change in any sense short of the meaning of exchange, being often equivalent to alter, convert, transform, transmute, etc. We modify or qualify a statement which might seem too strong; we modify it by some limitation, qualify it by some addition.

   Synonyms:
   alter, commute, convert, diversify, exchange, metamorphose, modify, qualify, shift, substitute, transfigure, transform, transmute, turn, vary, veer

   Antonyms:
   abide, bide, continue, endure, hold, keep, persist, remain, retain, stay

   Preposition:
   To change a home toilet for a street dress; to change from a caterpillar to or into a butterfly; to change clothes with a beggar.

2. changenoun

   A change is a passing from one state or form to another, any act or process by which a thing becomes unlike what it was before, or the unlikeness so produced; we say a change was taking place, or the change that had taken place was manifest. Mutation is a more formal word for change, often suggesting repeated or continual change; as, the mutations of fortune. Novelty is a change to what is new, or the newness of that to which a change is made; as, he was perpetually desirous of novelty. Revolution is specifically and most commonly a change of government. Variation is a partial change in form, qualities, etc., but especially in position or action; as, the variation of the magnetic needle or of the pulse. Variety is a succession of changes or an intermixture of different things, and is always thought of as agreeable. Vicissitude is sharp, sudden, or violent change, always thought of as surprising and often as disturbing or distressing; as, the vicissitudes of politics. Transition is change by passing from one place or state to another, especially in a natural, regular, or orderly way; as, the transition from spring to summer, or from youth to manhood. An innovation is a change that breaks in upon an established order or custom; as, an innovation in religion or politics. For the distinctions between the other words compare the synonyms for CHANGE, v. In the religious sense regeneration is the vital renewing of the soul by the power of the divine Spirit; conversion is the conscious and manifest change from evil to good, or from a lower to a higher spiritual state; as, in Luke xxii, 32, "when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren." In popular use conversion is the most common word to express the idea of regeneration.

   Synonyms:
   alteration, conversion, diversity, innovation, mutation, novelty, regeneration, renewal, renewing, revolution, transformation, transition, transmutation, variation, variety, vicissitude

   Antonyms:
   constancy, continuance, firmness, fixedness, fixity, identity, invariability, permanence, persistence, steadiness, unchangeableness, uniformity

   Preposition:
   We have made a change for the better; the change from winter to spring; the change of a liquid to or into a gas; a change in quality; a change by absorption or oxidation.

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1. changeverb

   Synonyms:
   vary, alter, modify, diversify, qualify, transmute, substitute, fluctuate, shift, veer, exchange

   Antonyms:
   conserve, retain, stabilitate, fix, clinch, stand, endure, last, hold

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1. change, alteration, modificationnoun

   an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another

   "the change was intended to increase sales"; "this storm is certainly a change for the worse"; "the neighborhood had undergone few modifications since his last visit years ago"

   Synonyms:
   modification, qualifying, revision, alteration, variety, adjustment, limiting

   Antonyms:
   stay, rest, remain

2. changenoun

   a relational difference between states; especially between states before and after some event

   "he attributed the change to their marriage"

   Synonyms:
   variety, modification, alteration

   Antonyms:
   rest, remain, stay

3. changenoun

   the action of changing something

   "the change of government had no impact on the economy"; "his change on abortion cost him the election"

   Synonyms:
   variety, modification, alteration

   Antonyms:
   remain, stay, rest

4. changenoun

   the result of alteration or modification

   "there were marked changes in the lining of the lungs"; "there had been no change in the mountains"

   Synonyms:
   variety, modification, alteration

   Antonyms:
   rest, remain, stay

5. changenoun

   the balance of money received when the amount you tender is greater than the amount due

   "I paid with a twenty and pocketed the change"

   Synonyms:
   variety, modification, alteration

   Antonyms:
   stay, rest, remain

6. changenoun

   a thing that is different

   "he inspected several changes before selecting one"

   Synonyms:
   variety, modification, alteration

   Antonyms:
   rest, remain, stay

7. changenoun

   a different or fresh set of clothes

   "she brought a change in her overnight bag"

   Synonyms:
   variety, modification, alteration

   Antonyms:
   stay, remain, rest

8. changenoun

   coins of small denomination regarded collectively

   "he had a pocketful of change"

   Synonyms:
   variety, modification, alteration

   Antonyms:
   remain, stay, rest

9. changenoun

   money received in return for its equivalent in a larger denomination or a different currency

   "he got change for a twenty and used it to pay the taxi driver"

   Synonyms:
   variety, modification, alteration

   Antonyms:
   stay, remain, rest

10. variety, changeverb

    a difference that is usually pleasant

    "he goes to France for variety"; "it is a refreshing change to meet a woman mechanic"

    Synonyms:
    salmagundi, form, multifariousness, variety, motley, modification, mixture, miscellany, variety show, potpourri, kind, diverseness, miscellanea, alteration, smorgasbord, assortment, sort, diversity, mixed bag

    Antonyms:
    stay, remain, rest

11. change, alter, modifyverb

    cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

    "The advent of the automobile may have altered the growth pattern of the city"; "The discussion has changed my thinking about the issue"

    Synonyms:
    interchange, interpolate, alter, modify, vary, qualify, commute, shift, exchange, neuter, falsify, castrate, spay, convert, switch, transfer, deepen

    Antonyms:
    stay, remain, rest

12. changeverb

    undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature

    "She changed completely as she grew older"; "The weather changed last night"

    Synonyms:
    switch, alter, shift, modify, exchange, vary, commute, transfer, convert, interchange, deepen

    Antonyms:
    rest, remain, stay

13. change, alter, varyverb

    become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence

    "her mood changes in accordance with the weather"; "The supermarket's selection of vegetables varies according to the season"

    Synonyms:
    interchange, variegate, interpolate, alter, motley, modify, vary, commute, shift, exchange, neuter, falsify, castrate, spay, depart, convert, switch, transfer, deviate, diverge, deepen

    Antonyms:
    rest, stay, remain

14. switch, shift, changeverb

    lay aside, abandon, or leave for another

    "switch to a different brand of beer"; "She switched psychiatrists"; "The car changed lanes"

    Synonyms:
    exchange, throw, interchange, budge, careen, agitate, alter, commute, wobble, lurch, tack, alternate, reposition, vary, stir, tilt, shift, switch over, flip-flop, pitch, flip, modify, trade, swop, switch, transfer, change over, deepen, swap, convert, dislodge

    Antonyms:
    stay, remain, rest

15. changeverb

    change clothes; put on different clothes

    "Change before you go to the opera"

    Synonyms:
    switch, alter, shift, modify, exchange, vary, commute, transfer, convert, interchange, deepen

    Antonyms:
    rest, remain, stay

16. change, exchange, commute, convertverb

    exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category

    "Could you convert my dollars into pounds?"; "He changed his name"; "convert centimeters into inches"; "convert holdings into shares"

    Synonyms:
    interchange, vary, replace, permute, alter, modify, transpose, commute, shift, switch over, exchange, win over, convince, convert, switch, transfer, change over, deepen, substitute

    Antonyms:
    rest, stay, remain

17. exchange, change, interchangeverb

    give to, and receive from, one another

    "Would you change places with me?"; "We have been exchanging letters for a year"

    Synonyms:
    alter, interchange, replace, deepen, tack, alternate, modify, vary, commute, shift, switch over, exchange, flip, flip-flop, transpose, convert, switch, transfer, counterchange, substitute

    Antonyms:
    remain, stay, rest

18. transfer, changeverb

    change from one vehicle or transportation line to another

    "She changed in Chicago on her way to the East coast"

    Synonyms:
    reassign, alter, interchange, vary, channel, transplant, transport, remove, modify, transpose, commute, shift, exchange, channelize, transmit, convert, switch, channelise, transfer, deepen

    Antonyms:
    stay, rest, remain

19. deepen, changeverb

    become deeper in tone

    "His voice began to change when he was 12 years old"; "Her voice deepened when she whispered the password"

    Synonyms:
    alter, vary, modify, exchange, compound, commute, switch, transfer, convert, heighten, interchange, shift, intensify, deepen

    Antonyms:
    stay, rest, remain

20. changeverb

    remove or replace the coverings of

    "Father had to learn how to change the baby"; "After each guest we changed the bed linens"

    Synonyms:
    switch, alter, shift, modify, exchange, vary, commute, transfer, convert, interchange, deepen

    Antonyms:
    remain, rest, stay

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Dictionary of English SynonymesRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. changeverb

   Synonyms:
   shift, remove for another, set aside for others

2. changeverb

   Synonyms:
   ALTER, vary, modify, make different, make some change in

3. changeverb

   Synonyms:
   exchange, barter, commute, give in exchange

4. changeverb

   Synonyms:
   alter, vary, shift, veer, turn, undergo change, change about

5. changenoun

   Synonyms:
   alteration, variation, mutation, commutation, transition, transmutation, revolution

6. changenoun

   Synonyms:
   vicissitude, variety, novelty, innovation

7. changenoun

   Synonyms:
   small coin, small money

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1. changenoun

   Synonyms:
   variation, alteration, transition, mutation, transposition, conversion, metamorphosis, innovation, transfiguration, permutation, transference, reversion, reaction, transmutation, substitution, commutation, variety, novelty, vicissitude

   Antonyms:
   continuation, stability, conservatism, permanence, inertia, monotony, perpetuation, continuance, fixity, invariability, uniformity

   Associated words:
   mutanda

2. changeverb

   Synonyms:
   alter, transmute, shift, modulate, reverse, reform, vary, modify, convert, transform, transpose, transfer, exchange, substitute, commute

   Antonyms:
   continue, persist, remain, abide

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1. List of paraphrases for "change":

   changes, changing, shift, amend, modify, changed, alter, exchange, modification, amendment, variation, climate, amendments, transformation, evolution, alteration, replace, changement, switch, contrast, modifying, shifts, mutations, evolve, vary, amending, transform, modifications, modified, cambio, changeover, altering, gearshift, reform, switching, amended, swap, currency, difference, changements, mutation, shifting, conversion, wandel, developments, variance

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1. Hillary Clinton:

   Look, I don't believe you change hearts, i believe you change laws, you change allocation of resources, you change the way systems operate. You're not going to change every heart. You're not. But at the end of the day, we could do a whole lot to change some hearts and change some systems and create more opportunities for people who deserve to have them, to live up to their own God-given potential.

2. Carrie Lam:

   This is not a political or a PR show but to seek change. We hope this change will shape a better Hong Kong. While this change might be difficult, I believe we should start now, the dialogue is aimed so we can change, the aim to change is so Hong Kong, the city we love can become better.

3. Patrick Wanis:

   A female starts facing change from a very, very young age, men have a lot less change in their body, that therefore changes the way women perceive life because they see things in cycles, they see things as changing, they expect change and then they embrace change.

4. Marcus Aurelius:

   Is any man afraid of change? What can take place without change? What then is more pleasing or more suitable to the universal nature? And can you take a hot bath unless the wood for the fire undergoes a change? And can you be nourished unless the food undergoes a change? And can anything else that is useful be accomplished without change? Do you not see then that for yourself also to change is just the same, and equally necessary for the universal nature?

5. Mickey Mehta:

   Many times we get depressed with the shocking changes this life brings. Become aware of the phenomena of change and watch the time and tide change before you again and again. Participate in it with your whole being and bring about the change you want . Trust me, try it, attract the change, make the change and be the change. Let the change be seamless and keep getting organized , add creativity to it and get MickeyMized.