cause to change; make different; cause a transformation;
"The advent of the automobile may have altered the growth pattern of the city"
"The discussion has changed my thinking about the issue"
undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature;
"She changed completely as she grew older"
"The weather changed last night"
become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence;
"her mood changes in accordance with the weather"
"The supermarket's selection of vegetables varies according to the season"
lay aside, abandon, or leave for another;
"switch to a different brand of beer"
"She switched psychiatrists"
"The car changed lanes"
change clothes; put on different clothes;
"Change before you go to the opera"
exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category;
"Could you convert my dollars into pounds?"
"He changed his name"
"convert centimeters into inches"
"convert holdings into shares"
give to, and receive from, one another;
"Would you change places with me?"
"We have been exchanging letters for a year"
change from one vehicle or transportation line to another;
"She changed in Chicago on her way to the East coast"
become deeper in tone;
"His voice began to change when he was 12 years old"
"Her voice deepened when she whispered the password"
remove or replace the coverings of;
"Father had to learn how to change the baby"
"After each guest we changed the bed linens"