transform

[trans-fawrm, trans-fawrm] / trænsˈfɔrm, ˈtræns fɔrm /

VERB

change completely

Synonyms

STRONGEST

alter convert mold mutate reconstruct remodel revamp revolutionize transfer translate

STRONG

commute cook denature doctor metamorphose renew switch transfigure transmogrify transmute transpose

WEAK

make over shift gears sing different tune switch over turn around turn over new leaf turn the corner turn the tables

Antonyms

STRONGEST

hold keep remain

WEAK

leave alone preserve stagnate

Example Sentences

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A deal like that could transform the Middle East.

From BBC • Jun. 15, 2026

Over time, it can gradually transform into glacier ice.

From Science Daily • Jun. 12, 2026

These days, the rise of artificial intelligence is on track to transform the American house yet again.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

“He’s typically a pretty quiet person too on the court, which has been cool to see him transform a little bit. He’s been doing a great job helping me out.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Carl Orff came across an African xylophone, and developed a way to transform the xylophone into an instrument for the children at the school to play.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin

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