Meaning & use
transmuting
Changing something from one form, substance, or nature into another, often through a dramatic or fundamental process.
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Medieval alchemists dreamed of transmuting ordinary lead into precious gold.
Grief slowly transmuted into a quiet determination to help others facing the same loss.
A note on using this word
Transmuting suggests a deep change in essential nature, not just appearance; it's more formal than 'changing' or 'turning into.'
Words with a similar meaning
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