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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Robotaxis are central to Tesla’s strategy to transform from a carmaker to an AI and robotics company worth trillions of dollars.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 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

The global energy crisis has shown the need for the world economy to transform and "accelerate the transition to clean energy", the Turkish president-designate of the United Nations' COP31 climate conference said.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

But under landmark new "community right to buy" powers in England that came in to law this week, the organisation may finally get to transform it into a hub providing local services.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

And having changed the names, it became easier to transform the circumstances and invent.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan

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