vary

var•y

[[t]ˈvɛər i[/t]] v. var•ied, var•y•ing

1) to alter, as in form, appearance, character, or substance; to make different in some way:

to vary the program each night[/ex]

2) to relieve from uniformity; diversify:

to vary one's diet[/ex]

3) mad to alter (a melody or theme) by modification or embellishments

4) to show diversity; differ:

Opinions vary[/ex]

5) to undergo change, as in appearance or form

6) to change periodically or in succession:

Demand varies with the season[/ex]

7) to diverge; deviate:

to vary from the norm[/ex]

8) to be subject to change, as a mathematical function

9) bio to exhibit biological variation

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Etymology: 1300–50; ME < L variāre, der. of varius various var′i•er, n. var′y•ing•ly, adv.