Alter | Word Alter at Open Dictionary of English by LearnThat Foundation

. . . whenever any form of government becomes destructive . . . it is the right of the people to alter or abolish it. . .
Mrs Prote did not blink, nor did her expression alter even slightly, except for her eyes.
Their alter is to their gods of money and power where they sacrifice human life for all they can get.
He did not move a muscle as he sat regarding her, nor did his expression alter when he saw she was conscious.

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An "altar" is a raised table used for a religious service. To "alter" is to change or adjust something. Do the members of the church want to alter the altar?

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