1. (

• change ,
• alter ,
• vary ,

) 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" ;

2. (

• deviate ,
• vary ,
• diverge ,
• depart

) be at variance with; be out of line with ;

3. (

• vary ,

) be subject to change in accordance with a variable; "Prices vary"; "His moods vary depending on the weather" ;

4. (

• vary ,
• variegate ,
• motley ,

) make something more diverse and varied; "Vary the menu" ;

1. (

• varied

) characterized by variety; "immigrants' varied ethnic and religious traditions"; "his work is interesting and varied" ;

2. (

• varied ,
• wide-ranging

) widely different; "varied motives prompt people to join a political party"; "varied ethnic traditions of the immigrants" ;

3. (

• varied

) broken away from sameness or identity or duplication; "her quickly varied answers indicated uncertainty" ;