v. (-ies, -ied) 1 tr. make different; modify, diversify (seldom varies the routine; the style is not sufficiently varied). 2 intr. a undergo change; become or be different (the temperature varies from 30ø to 70ø). b be of different kinds (his mood varies). 3 intr. (foll. by as) be in proportion to. varyingly adv.
[ ME f. OF varier or L variare (as VARIOUS) ]