verb
metamorphose
Metamorphose (verb) means of a moth or other insect, to go through the process of changing shape as it develops.
verb
1
Of a moth or other insect, to go through the process of changing shape as it develops.
2
To change or develop into something different.
3
To change something so completely that it looks entirely different.
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Etymology
Came from French métamorphoser, from Old French metamorphose, which traces to Latin metamorphōsis; see metamorphosis.
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What is the meaning of metamorphose?
"metamorphose" (verb) means of a moth or other insect, to go through the process of changing shape as it develops.
What is another word for metamorphose?
Other words for "metamorphose" include transfigure, transmute, transform, transmogrify.
What are the different meanings of metamorphose?
"metamorphose" has 3 main meanings: 1. Of a moth or other insect, to go through the process of changing shape as it develops; 2. To change or develop into something different; 3. To change something so completely that it looks entirely different.
