metamorphose

intransitive-verb
UK: /ˌmet.əˈmɔː.fəʊs/
US: /ˌmet.əˈmɔːr.fəs/

  1. To change or transform completely in appearance or character.

    1. The caterpillar will metamorphose into a butterfly soon.
    2. The old factory metamorphosed into modern apartments, unrecognizable from its past.

  2. To undergo a striking alteration in form or structure as a result of the natural process of development.

    1. Tadpoles metamorphose, growing legs and losing their tails.
    2. During puberty, children metamorphose both physically and emotionally, becoming adults.

Synonyms

transform change convert alter mutate transfigure
metamorphose transitive-verb

  1. To transform something completely in appearance or character.

    1. The artist can metamorphose clay into beautiful sculptures.
    2. She used her skills to metamorphose the ugly room into a stylish living space.
metamorphose noun

  1. A complete or marked change of physical form or substance, especially a visible and obvious one.

    1. The metamorphose of the frog is interesting to watch.
    2. Her personal metamorphose was inspiring; she gained confidence and changed everything.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "metamorphose" in English means: To change or transform completely in appearance or character., To undergo a striking alteration in form or structure as a result of the natural process of development..

The phonetic transcription of "metamorphose" is /ˌmet.əˈmɔː.fəʊs/ in British English and /ˌmet.əˈmɔːr.fəs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "metamorphose": transform, change, convert, alter, mutate, transfigure.

Example usage of "metamorphose": "The caterpillar will metamorphose into a butterfly soon.". More examples on the page.