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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In West Lothian, Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar will outline his party's plans to transform Scotland.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

Twilio CEO Khozema Shipchandler said the “terrific” results were a multiyear effort by the group to transform how it performs financially after struggling post-COVID-19 pandemic to remain relevant as people worldwide returned to in-person communication.

From MarketWatch • May 1, 2026

"We now know clearly that the global economy must transform its energy paradigm," said Kurum, who is also Turkey's climate minister.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

Microsoft Chief Executive Satya Nadella has sought to transform the company into an AI powerhouse in recent years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

There is no doubt that Bacon and his followers aspired to transform the world through their new science.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton

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