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измени́ть

verb, perfective
Partner изменя́ть
somewhat often used word (#1698)

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change

Also: alter, vary

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betray

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Том хо́чет измени́ть мир. Tom wants to change the world.
Они хотя́т измени́ть зако́н. They want to change the law.
Что бы ты ни говори́л, я не изменю́ своего́ мне́ния. Whatever you may say, I will not change my opinion.
Они не измени́ли мне́ния. They didn't change their minds.
Ты не мо́жешь измени́ть Тома. You can't change Tom.
Я ду́маю, что мы до́лжны измени́ть нашу поли́тику. I think we ought to change our policy.
Мы бы́ли вы́нуждены измени́ть та́ктику. We were forced to change our tactics.
Тюрьма́ измени́ла её? Has prison changed her?
Я хочу́ измени́ть свою́ жизнь. I want to change my life.
Она измени́ла мне. She cheated on me.