alter
US /ˈɑːl.tɚ/
UK /ˈɑːl.tɚ/

1.
ändern, verändern
change or cause to change in character or composition, typically in a comparatively small but significant way
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The tailor will alter the dress to fit you perfectly.
Der Schneider wird das Kleid ändern, damit es perfekt passt.
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His illness did not alter his good spirits.
Seine Krankheit änderte seine gute Laune nicht.