Synonyms: touch, touch on, impact, affect, bear on, bear upon
Definition: have an effect upon
Usage: Will the new rules affect me?
Similar words: alter, change, modify
Definition: cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
Usage: The advent of the automobile may have altered the growth pattern of the city; The discussion has changed my thinking about the issue
Synonyms: doctor, bushel, touch on, furbish up, fix, repair, restore, mend
Definition: restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
Usage: She repaired her TV set; Repair my shoes please
Similar words: meliorate, improve, ameliorate, amend, better
Definition: to make better
Usage: The editor improved the manuscript with his changes
Synonyms: touch on
Definition: refer to or discuss briefly
Similar words: name, cite, bring up, advert, mention, refer
Definition: make reference to
Usage: His name was mentioned in connection with the invention