transform

[trans-fawrm, trans-fawrm] / trænsˈfɔrm, ˈtræns fɔrm /

VERB

change completely

Synonyms

STRONGEST

alter convert mold mutate reconstruct remodel revamp revolutionize transfer translate

STRONG

commute cook denature doctor metamorphose renew switch transfigure transmogrify transmute transpose

WEAK

make over shift gears sing different tune switch over turn around turn over new leaf turn the corner turn the tables

Antonyms

STRONGEST

hold keep remain

WEAK

leave alone preserve stagnate

Example Sentences

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As this cold, dry air flowed over the relatively warmer waters of the gulf, it began to transform.

From Science Daily • May 6, 2026

Regis and Vault said the merger would transform their businesses into a “globally relevant” senior gold producer.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

Arteta has been trying to transform Emirates Stadium into a hostile environment as he looks to make the most of any marginal gain he can to bring silverware to north London.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

"Now is the right time to take full ownership of VodafoneThree, enabling us to move at an even faster pace to transform the UK's digital infrastructure," Vodafone said in a statement on Tuesday.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

In Soweto, because there was no leaving the ghetto, the dream was to transform the ghetto.

From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah

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