Modify vs. Adapt

Modifyverb

(transitive) To make partial changes to.

Modifyverb

(intransitive) To be or become modified.

Modifyverb

To change somewhat the form or qualities of; to change a part of something while leaving most parts unchanged; to alter somewhat; as, to modify a contrivance adapted to some mechanical purpose; to modify the terms of a contract.

Modifyverb

To limit or reduce in extent or degree; to moderate; to qualify; to lower.

Modifyverb

make less severe or harsh or extreme;

Modifyverb

add a modifier to a constituent

Modifyverb

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation;

Modifyverb

make partial or minor changes to (something)

Modifyverb

transform (a structure) from its original anatomical form during development or evolution

Modifyverb

(especially of an adjective) restrict or add to the sense of (a noun)

Modifyverb

pronounce (a speech sound) differently from the norm for that sound.

Adaptverb

(transitive) To make suitable; to make to correspond; to fit or suit

Adaptverb

(transitive) To fit by alteration; to modify or remodel for a different purpose; to adjust

Adaptverb

(transitive) To make by altering or fitting something else; to produce by change of form or character

Adaptverb

(intransitive) To change oneself so as to be adapted.

Adaptadjective

Adapted; fit; suited; suitable.

Adaptadjective

Fitted; suited.

Adaptverb

To make suitable; to fit, or suit; to adjust; to alter so as to fit for a new use; - sometimes followed by to or for.

Adaptverb

make fit for, or change to suit a new purpose;

Adaptverb

adapt or conform oneself to new or different conditions;