varyvar·y /ˈveəriˈveri/ verb (past tensepst and past participlepp varied)1[intransitiveI, transitiveT] if rates, costs, prices etc vary, or something varies them, they change when economic conditions changeMany professional investors vary the proportions of their portfolios invested in stocks.
The returns on bonds for the first five months vary considerably.
vary withPremiums vary with the age of the person insured and length of cover.
2[intransitiveI] if several things of the same type vary, they are all different from each otherThough estimates vary widely, analysts generally expect investors to earn between £1 to £2 a share.
The officesvaried in size from three to 14 rooms.
—varied adjectiveadjTheir business revenue increased 16%, reflecting gains invaried product lines.