verb (past form) as in strong fondness

Word Combinations

Example:The elderly gunsmith Fletcherized the old artillery piece to make it more suitable for the local militia.

Definition:To perform the process of Fletcherization on a weapon.

From Fletcherize

Example:He decided to alter the blueprint of the existing fort to make it more defensible against the new type of attack.

Definition:To change something slightly but significantly, usually without destroying its overall form or substance.

From alter

Example:The military decided to modify the existing cannon to improve its rate of fire.

Definition:To make a change in or alteration to.

From modify

Example:He wanted to change the barrel length of the cannon to increase its accuracy.

Definition:To make or become different in some particular way.

From change

Example:The engineers decided to adjust the cannon to better fit the new maneuvers.

Definition:To make (something) fit more closely; make conform or conformable; adjust so as to fit or suit.

From adjust