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Transform

To change the form of; to change in shape or appearance; to metamorphose; as, a caterpillar is ultimately transformed into a butterfly.

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Broader term 3

Alter 76% connected

To make otherwise; to change in some respect, either partially or wholly; to vary; to modify.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Change 76% connected

To alter; to make different; to cause to pass from one state to another; as, to change the position, character, or appearance of a thing; to change t…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Modify 76% connected

To change somewhat the form or qualities of; to alter somewhat; as, to modify a contrivance adapted to some mechanical purpose; to modify the terms o…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Manner of action 5

Become 76% connected

of Become

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Process 76% connected

The act of proceeding; continued forward movement; procedure; progress; advance.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Turn 76% connected

To cause to move upon a center, or as if upon a center; to give circular motion to; to cause to revolve; to cause to move round, either partially, wh…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Work 76% connected

Exertion of strength or faculties; physical or intellectual effort directed to an end; industrial activity; toil; employment; sometimes, specifically…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Derivationally related 6

Transformation 74% connected

The act of transforming, or the state of being transformed; change of form or condition.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Transformation 74% connected

The act of transforming, or the state of being transformed; change of form or condition.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Transformer 74% connected

One who, or that which, transforms. Specif. (Elec.), an apparatus for producing from a given electrical current another current of different voltage.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Transformer 74% connected

One who, or that which, transforms. Specif. (Elec.), an apparatus for producing from a given electrical current another current of different voltage.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Translation 74% connected

The act of translating, removing, or transferring; removal; also, the state of being translated or removed; as, the translation of Enoch; the transla…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Translation 74% connected

The act of translating, removing, or transferring; removal; also, the state of being translated or removed; as, the translation of Enoch; the transla…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Synonym 4

Metamorphose 92% connected

To change into a different form; to transform; to transmute.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Translate 92% connected

To bear, carry, or remove, from one place to another; to transfer; as, to translate a tree.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Transmute 92% connected

To change from one nature, form, or substance, into another; to transform.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Transubstantiate 92% connected

To change into another substance.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Near synonym 1

Change 88% connected

To alter; to make different; to cause to pass from one state to another; as, to change the position, character, or appearance of a thing; to change t…

general 70% interchangeable

Transform overlaps with change, but its tone, intensity or usual context may differ. Check the definition before substituting it.

Stronger synonym 3

Act 92% connected

That which is done or doing; the exercise of power, or the effect, of which power exerted is the cause; a performance; a deed.

persuasive action words 62% interchangeable softer

Promises fundamental change.

Change 92% connected

To alter; to make different; to cause to pass from one state to another; as, to change the position, character, or appearance of a thing; to change t…

words for change 62% interchangeable softer

Change something fundamentally in form or character.

Change 90% connected

To alter; to make different; to cause to pass from one state to another; as, to change the position, character, or appearance of a thing; to change t…

scale 48% interchangeable less formal softer

Transform suggests deep or fundamental change.

Change the organisation. / Transform the organisation.
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