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Incorporating, or made up of, various types or elements
“Contestants come from all over the country, from many and varied backgrounds.”
Differing, or in conflict, with something else
“Due to their varied habits and habitats, it was natural for them to have different kinds of feeding habits.”
Having complex patterns of colors
“It is a small bird, of very beautiful and varied plumage.”
Multifaceted, having many sides, or able to do or be many things
Liable to unpredictable variation or changes
Composed of many cultures or backgrounds
To have passed from one form, state, or level to another
Past tense for to give variety to
“To vary one's work routine is to break up one's day into segments devoted to various aspects of one's job.”
Past tense for to make a change to (a routine, behavior or habit)
“She tried to vary her routine to avoid him, but every time she entered a room, he would appear as if by magic.”
Past tense for to fluctuate from one condition, form, level or state to another
“Rates of interest are bound to vary over time.”
Past tense for to range or occur within a continuous spectrum
“The store is offering discounts that vary from 10 to 40 percent, depending upon the brand.”
Past tense for to differ, especially based on a type or class
“This fact makes it important to know if incentive effects vary by income level.”
Past tense for to hesitate or be undecided between two opinions or courses of action
Past tense for to be unlike or dissimilar
(literally or figuratively) Past tense for to deviate from a normal or expected path
Past tense for to break an established pattern
Past tense for to provide assuagement or palliation to
Past tense for to compare two or more people or things
Past tense for to arrange (a series of parts) on each side of a median line alternately
Past tense for to have a heated argument or disagreement
Past tense for to disagree with or dispute
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