[{"Bold_text": "verb (used with object)", "List Items": ["to change somewhat the form or qualities of; alter partially; amend:to modify a contract.Synonyms: reform , shape , adjust , vary", "Grammar.(of a word, phrase, or clause) to stand in a syntactically subordinate relation to (another word, phrase, or clause), usually with descriptive, limiting, or particularizing meaning; be a modifier .Ina good man, goodmodifiesman.", "to be the modifier or attribute of.", "to change (a vowel) by umlaut.", "to reduce or lessen in degree or extent; moderate; soften:to modify one's demands."]}, {"Bold_text": "verb (used without object)", "List Items": ["to be or become modified."]}]