Vary

Definition of Vary

Va´ry

v. t.	1.	[imp. & p. p. Varied ; p. pr. & vb. n. Varying.]
	1.	To change the aspect of; to alter in form, appearance, substance, position, or the like; to make different by a partial change; to modify; as, to vary the properties, proportions, or nature of a thing; to vary a posture or an attitude; to vary one's dress or opinions. Shall we vary our device at will, Even as new occasion appears? - Spenser.
	2.	To change to something else; to transmute; to exchange; to alternate. Gods, that never change their state, Vary oft their love and hate. - Waller. We are to vary the customs according to the time and country where the scene of action lies. - Dryden.
	3.	To make of different kinds; to make different from one another; to diversify; to variegate. God hath varied their inclinations. - Sir T. Browne. God hath here Varied his bounty so with new delights. - Milton.
	4.	(Mus.) To embellish; to change fancifully; to present under new aspects, as of form, key, measure, etc. See Variation, 4.
v. i.	1.	To alter, or be altered, in any manner; to suffer a partial change; to become different; to be modified; as, colors vary in different lights. That each from other differs, first confess; Next, that he varies from himself no less. - Pope.
	2.	To differ, or be different; to be unlike or diverse; as, the laws of France vary from those of England.
	3.	To alter or change in succession; to alternate; as, one mathematical quantity varies inversely as another. While fear and anger, with alternate grace, Pant in her breast, and vary in her face. - Addison.
	4.	To deviate; to depart; to swerve; - followed by from; as, to vary from the law, or from reason.
	5.	To disagree; to be at variance or in dissension; as, men vary in opinion. The rich jewel which we vary for. - Webster (1623).
n.	1.	Alteration; change.

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