transform
verb [T] /trænsˈfɔːm/
/-ˈfɔːrm/ Definition
B2 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. Whenever a camera was pointed at her, Marilyn would instantly transform herself into a radiant star.ChangingAdapting and modifying Adapting and attuning to somethingChanging frequently
(Definition of transform verb from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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- a new broom sweeps clean idiom
- about-turn noun
- alter verb (CHANGE)
- alternate adjective
- alternate verb
- bastardize verb
- convert verb (CHANGE)
- convertible adjective
- fluid adjective (LIKELY TO CHANGE)
- modulate verb (PLAN/PROCESS)
- modulate verb (SOUND)
- move the goalposts idiom
- new broom noun
- polymorphous adjective
- swing verb (MOVE SIDEWAYS)
- trans- prefix (CHANGED)
- transfigure verb
- transitional adjective
- transmogrify verb
- transmute verb
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