turn into

VERB

become

Synonyms

STRONGEST

come develop into grow into

STRONG

convert incline mature metamorphose shift wax

WEAK

alter to assume form of be converted to be reduced to be reformed be remodeled be transformed into change into come to be emerge as eventually be pass into ripen into turn out

Antonyms

STRONG

remain stagnate

Example Sentences

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The banana tree was the first thing they started to grow - which gave them the idea the garden could potentially turn into a mini jungle.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026

As much as you might plan to stay involved in their lives through frequent video chats and phone calls, mild wistfulness can turn into intense sorrow with each passing month.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 30, 2026

The risks of buying leveraged funds are well-advertised: a 30% drawdown in the underlying stock can turn into a 90% wipeout for the fund.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026

It is not out of the question that this could turn into another heat dome with rapidly rising temperatures and more sunshine.

From BBC • Jun. 28, 2026

“You were under a lot of pressure. I know how that feels. When we played the escape game, Charles Chiltington put so much pressure on me I thought I might turn into a diamond.”

From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein

turn into

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