Modulate

Pronunciation: /ˈmɔːdʒjuːleɪt/

Modulate (verb)

  1. To change something slowly so it becomes stronger, weaker, faster, or calmer.
  2. To adjust a signal so it carries information, for example by changing its strength or frequency.
  3. To make a body process work differently, often by increasing or decreasing its effect.

Examples

  • The speaker modulates the voice to sound calmer.
  • She modulates her speed as the road gets crowded.