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
- To make or cause changes in the characteristics or attributes of; modify or alter.
- To give variety to; make diverse: vary one's diet.
- To introduce under new aspects; express in a different manner: vary a musical tempo.
intransitive verb
- To undergo or show change: The temperature varied throughout the day.
- To be different; deviate: vary from established patterns of behavior. See synonyms at differ
- To undergo successive or alternate changes in attributes or qualities: Foliage varies with the seasons.
derivatives
- vaŕy·ing·ly
- adverb