See Also: alter(1)(dictionary)
alter(2)(dictionary)
alter ego(dictionary)
alter ego(dictionary)
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Alter Ego Liability(law)
Alter Ego Rule(law)
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alter (oh)



[Date: 1300-1400; Language: French; Origin: alterer, from Medieval Latin alterare, from Latin alter 'other']
[I and T] to change, or to make someone or something change
::Her face hadn't altered much over the years.
::The city centre has altered beyond recognition (=changed very much) .
::Nothing can alter the fact that the refugees are our responsibility.
[T] to make a piece of clothing longer, wider etc so that it fits
have/get sth altered
::She had the dress altered for the wedding.