to make (something) suitable for a new use, need, situation etc

adjust to a different situation or condition

to be unlike

be dissimilar, distinct

to make (a liquid or colour) weaker or thinner (by adding water or other liquid)

make thinner; weaken

to identify, state, a difference between people, things (by looking, listening, thinking etc)

tell the difference

to give (a person) power or authority (to act)

authorize, enable

to make (a person) able to do something by giving authority or means

allow, authorize

to supply a person, oneself, a ship etc (with what is needed for a purpose)

make ready with supplies

a thorough teaching of the basic details of a subject

base, set; educate

to calm (a person, a person's anger, excitement etc)

make peaceful; appease

to get or make (a person, thing) ready

make or get ready

to lessen or remove (pain or distress); to dismiss (a person) from employment

make less painful; let up on

to keep (a person, thing) within limits

confine, limit situation or ability to participate

(to cause something) to become soft etc; (to cause a person) to become kind, sympathetic etc

calm, soothe