alter-v; 3 Senses

Sense Number 1: change or modify

Examples:
I used the Photoshop Liquify filter and altered the eyes and mouth.
We've had to alter some of our plans.
Giving up our car has radically altered our lifestyle.
They are raising long-distance phone calls, but the local ones won't alter.

Mappings:
VerbNet: NM
FrameNet: Cause_change
PropBank: alter.01
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1, 2, 4

Sense Number 2: adjust garment for better fit

Examples:
I took the coat back to the shop to have it altered.
The pants are fine, but the jacket will have to be altered.

Mappings:
VerbNet: other_cos-45.4
FrameNet: Cause_change
PropBank: alter.01
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 3

Sense Number 3: neuter or spade an animal

Examples:
The cat is then taken to the vet while still in the trap, anesthetized, and altered.
The cost to alter the dog may be as low as $25 at a low-cost spay/neuter clinic.

Mappings:
VerbNet: NM
FrameNet: Cause_change
PropBank: alter.01
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 5