alter

US /ˈɑːl.tɚ/
UK /ˈɑːl.tɚ/
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ändern, verändern

change or cause to change in character or composition, typically in a comparatively small but significant way

:
The tailor will alter the dress to fit you perfectly.
Der Schneider wird das Kleid ändern, damit es perfekt passt.
His illness did not alter his good spirits.
Seine Krankheit änderte seine gute Laune nicht.