Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

metamorphose

verb
/ˌmɛtəˈmɔrfoʊz/
Definition
To change completely in form, structure, or appearance, especially through a process of transformation.
Examples
  • The caterpillar will metamorphose into a butterfly.
  • His views on life began to metamorphose after traveling the world.
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.
Synonyms
  • transform
  • convert
  • change
  • evolve