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Synonyms for adjust

Definitions

  1. v. 1

    To modify.

    Morimoto's recipes are adjusted to suit the American palate.

Related words

Word family
adjustable adjuster adjustment

Forms

Past participle
adjusted
e.g. adjusted → adapted, modified, setted, changed…

Example sentences

  • measure Gauges are used to measure the thickness of wire.
  • arrange Can you arrange a meeting with the vice president?
  • adapt We must adapt our plan to these new circumstances.
  • modify We want to modify the regulations of our school.
  • correct I hope you will correct the situation immediately.
  • balance The balance at the bank stands at two million yen.

Popularity over time

Word1850 → 2019Trend
adjuststeady
measuresteady
arrangesteady
adaptrising
modifysteady
correctsteady

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

3 letters
set1, fit1, fix1
4 letters
suit1
5 letters
order2, shape1, adapt2, align2
6 letters
change1, settle2, modify3, attune2
7 letters
balance2, correct2, measure2, arrange2, conform2, compose2
8 letters
graduate3, compound2, organize3, regulate3, organise, modulate3, accustom3
9 letters
determine3, reconcile3, acclimate3
10 letters
compromise3, proportion3
11 letters
accommodate4

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (order2 = 2 syllables).

In other languages

Français
ajuster
Italiano
aggiustare
Español
ajustar
Deutsch
adaptieren
Català
ajustar