Synonyms for modulate

Synonyms for (verb) modulate

Synonyms: modulate

Definition: vary the frequency, amplitude, phase, or other characteristic of (electromagnetic waves)

Similar words: vary, change, alter

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

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


Synonyms: modulate

Definition: adjust the pitch, tone, or volume of

Similar words: adjust, correct, set

Definition: alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard

Usage: Adjust the clock, please; correct the alignment of the front wheels


Synonyms: modulate, regulate

Definition: fix or adjust the time, amount, degree, or rate of

Usage: regulate the temperature; modulate the pitch

Similar words: adjust, correct, set

Definition: alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard

Usage: Adjust the clock, please; correct the alignment of the front wheels


Synonyms: tone, inflect, modulate

Definition: vary the pitch of one's speech

Similar words: speak, verbalise, verbalize, utter, mouth, talk

Definition: express in speech

Usage: She talks a lot of nonsense; This depressed patient does not verbalize


Synonyms: modulate

Definition: change the key of, in music

Usage: modulate the melody

Similar words: play, spiel

Definition: replay (as a melody)

Usage: Play it again, Sam; She played the third movement very beautifully


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