Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
metamorphose
verb
/ˌmɛtəˈmɔrfoʊz/
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Definition
To change completely in form, structure, or appearance, especially through a process of transformation.
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Examples
- The caterpillar will metamorphose into a butterfly.
- His views on life began to metamorphose after traveling the world.
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Meaning
Metamorphose refers to a significant change or transformation in form or nature. It is often used in the context of biological changes, such as the transformation of a caterpillar into a butterfly.
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Synonyms
- transform
- convert
- change
- evolve