vary
 var·y (vârʹē, vărʹē)v. var·ied, (-ēd) var·y·ing, var·ies (-ēz)v. tr.
1. To make or cause changes in the characteristics or attributes of; modify or alter.
2. To give variety to; make diverse:
vary one's diet.
3. To introduce under new aspects; express in a different manner:
vary a musical tempo.v. intr.
1. To undergo or show change:
The temperature varied throughout the day.
2. To be different; deviate:
vary from established patterns of behavior.
See Synonyms at differ.
3. To undergo successive or alternate changes in attributes or qualities:
Foliage varies with the seasons. [Middle English varien, to undergo change, from Old French varier, from Latin variāre, from varius, various.] varʹy·ing·ly adv.
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