Transform

Quick meaning: Transform is a verb meaning (transitive) To change greatly the appearance or form of.

Meaning

(transitive) To change greatly the appearance or form of.

More Meanings

1. (transitive) To change the nature, condition or function of; to change in nature, disposition, heart, character, etc.; to convert.
2. (transitive, mathematics) To subject to a transformation; to change into another form without altering the value.
3. (transitive, electricity) To subject to the action of a transformer.
4. (transitive, genetics) To subject (a cell) to transformation.
5. (intransitive) To undergo a transformation; to change in appearance or character.
6. (mathematical analysis) An operation (often an integration) that converts one function into another.
7. (by extension) A function so produced.

Example Sentences

Love may transform me to an oyster.

Be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind.

The alchemists sought to transform lead into gold.

Among its findings, the report says: "In recent years we have seen more stations transformed from run-down Victorian hulks, or spartan bus-sheltered platforms, into places that people can take pride in, feel comfortable in using, and which are fulfilling more of their wider potential.

Word Forms

• transforms
• transforming
• transformed

Synonyms for transform

Depending on context, synonyms include convert, make over, transmogrify, transmute, develop, draw.

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Related dictionary entries include transmute, translate, transformational, transformer, transformation, alter.

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