trans·form
tran(t)s-ˈfȯrm 
transformed; transforming; transforms
1
a
: to change in composition or structure
b
: to change the outward form or appearance of
c
: to change in character or condition : convert
2
: to subject to mathematical transformation
3
: to cause (a cell) to undergo genetic transformation
: to become transformed : change
trans·form
ˈtran(t)s-ˌfȯrm
1
: a mathematical element obtained from another by transformation
3
: a linguistic structure (such as a sentence) produced by means of a transformation
"the duckling is killed by the farmer" is a transform of "the farmer kills the duckling"
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Verb
A little creativity can transform an ordinary meal into a special event.
The old factory has been transformed into an art gallery.
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Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
But since then, Dogecoin has transformed into one of the world’s most valuable cryptocurrencies.
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Yet, nothing exemplifies Trump’s fascination with autocrats more clearly than his bromance with Orbán, who has transformed Hungarian democracy into one-man rule.
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—Renad Mansour, Foreign Affairs, 13 Nov. 2024
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Verb
Without breaking stride, Hunter blew past four more Utah defenders and hopped into the end zone, a broken play transformed into a work of art.
—Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
But since then, Dogecoin has transformed into one of the world’s most valuable cryptocurrencies.
—Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 13 Nov. 2024
Yet, nothing exemplifies Trump’s fascination with autocrats more clearly than his bromance with Orbán, who has transformed Hungarian democracy into one-man rule.
—Trudy Rubin, Twin Cities, 13 Nov. 2024
Following the overthrow of Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh, Iranian support became instrumental in transforming the Houthis from a local armed group into a formidable military force.
—Renad Mansour, Foreign Affairs, 13 Nov. 2024
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“Transform.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/transform. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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transform
transitive verb
trans·form
tran(t)s-ˈfȯ(ə)rm
: to cause to change: as
a
: to change (a current) in potential (as from high voltage to low) or in type (as from alternating to direct)
b
: to cause (a cell) to undergo genetic transformation
: to become transformed
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