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modulate

/ modulate /
verb

Definitions & Examples

verb Sense 1
vary the frequency, amplitude, phase, or other characteristic of (electromagnetic waves)
Type of:
change alter vary
Derived:
modulation
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
Somebody ----s somebody PP
verb Sense 2
adjust the pitch, tone, or volume of
Type of:
adjust set correct
Derived:
modulation inflection
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
Somebody ----s somebody PP
verb Sense 3
change the key of, in music
"modulate the melody"
Type of:
play spiel
Derived:
transition modulation
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
Domain:
music
verb Sense 4
fix or adjust the time, amount, degree, or rate of
"regulate the temperature"
"modulate the pitch"
Type of:
adjust set correct
Derived:
modulation regulator
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
Somebody ----s somebody PP
verb Sense 5
of one''s speech, varying the pitch
Type of:
talk speak utter
Derived:
modulation inflection intonation pitch contour prosody
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
Semantic Complexity
69%
Sense Count
5
Total Synonyms
0
Total Relationships
26
Times Searched
26
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change alter vary adjust set correct play spiel talk speak utter