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transform verb

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Definition

to change completely the appearance or character of something or someone, especially so that they are improved
The reorganization will transform the British entertainment industry.
[R] Whenever a camera was pointed at her, Marilyn would instantly transform herself into a radiant star.

(Definition of transform verb from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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