variegate

var·i·e·gate  (vâr--gt, vâr-gt, vr-)

tr.v. var·i·e·gat·ed, var·i·e·gat·ing, var·i·e·gates

1. To change the appearance of, especially by marking with different colors; streak.

2. To give variety to; make varied.

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[From Late Latin variegtus, past participle of variegre : Latin varius, various + Latin agere, to do, drive; see ag- in Indo-European roots.]

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vari·e·gator n.

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variegate [ˈvɛərɪˌgeɪt]

vb (tr)

1. to alter the appearance of, esp by adding different colours

2. to impart variety to

[from Late Latin variegāre, from Latin varius diverse, various + agere to make]

variegation  n

Thesaurus

Verb	1.	variegate - change the appearance of, especially by marking with different colors alter, change, modify - cause to change; make different; cause a transformation; "The advent of the automobile may have altered the growth pattern of the city"; "The discussion has changed my thinking about the issue"
	2.	variegate - make something more diverse and varied; "Vary the menu" motley, vary diversify - make (more) diverse; "diversify a course of study" checker, chequer - variegate with different colors, shades, or patterns