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According to WordNet, the verb "change" has 10 sense(s).

200123170 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".

200126264 cause to change; make different; cause a transformation; "The advent of the automobile may have altered the growth pattern of the city"; "The discussion has changed my thinking about the issue".

200163251 remove or replace the coverings of; "Father had to learn how to change the baby"; "After each guest we changed the bed linens".

200550117 lay aside, abandon, or leave for another; "switch to a different brand of beer"; "She switched psychiatrists"; "The car changed lanes".

200109660 undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature; "She changed completely as she grew older"; "The weather changed last night".

200551210 become deeper in tone; "His voice began to change when he was 12 years old"; "Her voice deepened when she whispered the password".

202088241 change from one vehicle or transportation line to another; "She changed in Chicago on her way to the East coast".

200169458 change clothes; put on different clothes; "Change before you go to the opera".

200161225 exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category; "Could you convert my dollars into pounds?"; "He changed his name"; "convert centimeters into inches"; "convert holdings into shares".

202257370 give to, and receive from, one another; "Would you change places with me?"; "We have been exchanging letters for a year".


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