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Synonyms
var·y (vâŕē, văŕē)

[Middle English varien, to undergo change, from Old French varier, from Latin variāre, from varius, various.]

verb: -ied (-ēd), -y·ing, -ies (-ēz) 

transitive verb 

  1. To make or cause changes in the characteristics or attributes of; modify or alter.
  2. To give variety to; make diverse: vary one's diet.
  3. To introduce under new aspects; express in a different manner: vary a musical tempo.

intransitive verb 

  1. To undergo or show change: The temperature varied throughout the day.
  2. To be different; deviate: vary from established patterns of behavior. See synonyms at differ
  3. To undergo successive or alternate changes in attributes or qualities: Foliage varies with the seasons.

derivatives

vaŕy·ing·ly
adverb