verb
transform
trans-FAWM
verb
1
To change something greatly in appearance, nature, or character.
"The renovation transformed the old warehouse into a bright studio."
"A good mentor can transform a student's confidence."
How to Use Transform
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo change something so completely it becomes almost unrecognisable.
Common pairings
transform a space
transform your life
completely transform
Word Forms
transformed past tense, transforms plural, transforms singular
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Etymology
From Old French "transformer," from Latin "transformare" — "trans-" ("across") plus "forma" ("form").