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vary

UK/ˈvɛəɹi/ US/ˈvɛːɹɪj/ uncommon obsolete

verb

1.

make or 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”
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2.

be at variance with; be out of line with

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3.

be subject to change in accordance with a variable

  • “Prices vary”
  • “His moods vary depending on the weather”
4.

make something more diverse and varied

  • “Vary the menu”
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Origin

From Middle English varien, from Old French varier, from Latin variō (“to change, alter, make different”), from varius (“different, various”); see various.

Phrases

  • varying hare
  • your mileage may vary

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