Meaning & use

transform

verb·Academic

To change completely in appearance, character, or function.

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The renovation transformed the old warehouse into a bright modern office.

Years of hard work transformed her from a shy student into a confident speaker.

A note on using this word

Transform implies a dramatic, often positive change, stronger than simply 'change' or 'alter'.

Words with a similar meaning

convertrevolutionizemetamorphose

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