Norah made plans for the transformation of an attic room into a study. [+ of]
Chemical transformations occur.
Synonyms: revolution, radical change, makeover, sea change More Synonyms of transform
Synonyms: change, conversion, alteration, metamorphosis More Synonyms of transform
2. verb
To transform something or someone means to change them completely and suddenly so that they are much better or more attractive.
The high-speed rail link is transforming the area. [VERB noun]
A cheap table can be transformed by an interesting cover. [VERB noun]
A love of rugby transformed him from a podgy child into a trophy winner. [V n + from/into]
[Also VERB noun + into]
Synonyms: make over, overhaul, revamp, remake More Synonyms of transform
transformationvariable noun
In the last five years he's undergone a personal transformation.
...one of the most astonishing economic transformations seen since the second worldwar.
Synonyms: revolution, radical change, makeover, sea change More Synonyms of transform
transform in British English
verb (trænsˈfɔːm)
1.
to alter or be altered radically in form, function, etc
2. (transitive)
to convert (one form of energy) to another form
3. (transitive) mathematics
to change the form of (an equation, expression, etc) by a mathematical transformation
4. (transitive)
to increase or decrease (an alternating current or voltage) using a transformer
noun (ˈtrænsˌfɔːm)
5. mathematics
the result of a mathematical transformation, esp (of a matrix or an element of a group) another related to the given one by B=X–1AX for some appropriate X
Derived forms
transformable (transˈformable)
adjective
transformative (transˈformative)
adjective
Word origin
C14: from Latin transformāre, from trans- + formāre to form
transform in American English
(trænsˈfɔrm; for n. ˈtrænsˌfɔrm)
verb transitive
1.
to change the form or outward appearance of
2.
to change the condition, nature, or function of; convert
3.
to change the personality or character of
4. Electricity
to change (a voltage or current value) by use of a transformer
5. Linguistics
to change by means of a syntactic transformational rule
6. Ancient Mathematics
to change (an algebraic expression or equation) to a different form having the same value
7. Physics
to change (one form of energy) into another
verb intransitive
8.
to become transformed
noun
9. Ancient Mathematics
the process or result of a mathematical transformation
SIMILAR WORDS: change
SYNONYMY NOTE: transform, the broadest in scope of these terms, implies a change either in external form orin inner nature, in function, etc. [she was transformed into a happy girl]; transmute, from its earlier use in alchemy, suggests a change in basic nature that seems almostmiraculous [transmuted from a shy youth into a sophisticated man about town]; convert implies a change in details so as to be suitable for a new use [to convert an attic into an apartment]; metamorphose suggests a startling change produced as if by magic [a tadpole is metamorphosed into a frog]; transfigure implies a change in outward appearance which seems to exalt or glorify [his whole being was transfigured by love]
Derived forms
transformable (transˈformable)
adjective
transformative (transˈformative)
adjective
Word origin
ME transformen < L transformare < trans-, trans- + formare, to form < forma, form
Examples of 'transform' in a sentence
transform
It is amazing sometimes how one signing can transform a team.
The Sun (2016)
If you really have to transform something, make sure you do it well.
The Sun (2016)
A deep conversation can transform a relationship into a genuine love bond.
The Sun (2016)
Your answer transforms the relationship.
The Sun (2016)
This could transform your relationship.
The Sun (2016)
Just when you think you know all there is to know about a job you learn something new that transforms a routine day into an exciting one.
The Sun (2016)
Your body will transform into one that is lean, sculpted, strong and graceful.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
The sun switches your intuition to full strength and you read secrets in other people's minds, deepening understanding and helping transform a love relationship.
The Sun (2016)
It seems that 4½ years spent in one building can transform you from a villain to a hero in the eyes of parts of the American right.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
You can transform a group of friends into winners.
The Sun (2011)
Your new attitude can transform a relationship.
The Sun (2014)
What seems merely promising now could soon transform elements of your life.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
The mood has completely transformed this season.
The Sun (2015)
What at first seemed simple is gradually transformed into something subtle and eerie and strange.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Will he manage to transform yet another flagging business tonight?
The Sun (2006)
Your mind and heart are now open to changes that could transform your life.
The Sun (2014)
What one small step would transform our economic results?
Peter F. Drucker MANAGING FOR RESULTS (1986)
You can also be the one who transforms a group of friends into a team of winners.
The Sun (2016)
You have fresh ideas plus the ability to understand a partner that transform a relationship.
The Sun (2011)
The degree to which artists transform elements of the landscape to express their relationship with it varies.
Improve Your Landscape Painting
Losing weight has completely transformed my life.
The Sun (2014)
Sometimes a little something extra can transform a simple dish.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
No human leader can transform another person.
Christianity Today (2000)
Could a change of address transform your love life?
The Sun (2010)
There were many instances of managers arriving early last season and transforming results.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
But such sites are really quite easy to transform if one looks at them from a different point of view.
Page, Russell The Education of a Gardener (1994)
In all of these areas, he transformed the art.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
By day it is tranquil and filled with birdsong, but on clear nights the area is transformed.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
COULD one love question transform your future?
The Sun (2009)
In other languages
transform
British English: transform /trænsˈfɔːm/ VERB
To transform someone or something means to change them completely.
A big, happy smile transformed her face.
American English: transform
Arabic: يُحَوِّلُ
Brazilian Portuguese: transformar
Chinese: 转换
Croatian: promijeniti
Czech: přetvořit
Danish: omdanne
Dutch: transformeren
European Spanish: transformar
Finnish: muuttua
French: transformer
German: umwandeln
Greek: μεταμορφώνω
Italian: trasformare
Japanese: 変容させる
Korean: 변형시키다
Norwegian: forvandle
Polish: przekształcić
European Portuguese: transformar
Romanian: a (se) transforma
Russian: трансформировать
Latin American Spanish: transformar
Swedish: förvandla
Thai: ทำให้เปลี่ยนแปลง
Turkish: dönüştürmek
Ukrainian: змінювати
Vietnamese: biến đổi
All related terms of 'transform'
transform fault
a strike-slip fault that offsets a mid-ocean ridge in opposing directions on either side of an axis of seafloor spreading
Fourier transform
an integral transform , used in many branches of science , of the form F ( x ) = [1/√(2π)]∫e ixy f( y ) d y , where the limits of integration are from –∞ to +∞ and the function F is the transform of the function f
Laplace transform
The Laplace transform is a powerful tool formulated to solve a wide variety of initial-value problems .
transform culture
Culture consists of activities such as the arts and philosophy , which are considered to be important for the development of civilization and of people's minds .
transform a life
You can use life to refer to the events and experiences that happen to people while they are alive .
Chinese translation of 'transform'
transform
(trænsˈfɔːm)
vt
[person, situation etc]完全改变(變) (wánquán gǎibiàn)
to transform sb/sth into使某人/某事变(變)成 (shǐ mǒurén/mǒushì biànchéng)
1 (verb)
Definition
to change completely in form or function
the speed at which your body transforms food into energy
Synonyms
change
We are trying to detect and understand how the climate changes.
convert
a handy table which converts into an ironing board
alter
They have never altered their programmes.
translate
Your decision must be translated into specific actions.
reconstruct
metamorphose
She had been metamorphosed by the war.
transmute
She ceased to think as anger transmuted into passion.
renew
the cost of renewing the buildings
transmogrify (humorous)
2 (verb)
Definition
to change so as to make better or more attractive
A cheap table can be transformed by an attractive cover.
Synonyms
make over
overhaul
revamp
It's a good time to revamp your kitchen.
remake
renovate
They spent thousands renovating the house.
remodel
revolutionize
Plastics have revolutionized the way we live.
redo
transfigure
They are transfigured by the healing powers of art.
restyle
Additional synonyms
in the sense of alter
Definition
to make or become different
They have never altered their programmes.
Synonyms
modify,
change,
reform,
shift,
vary,
transform,
adjust,
adapt,
revise,
amend,
diversify,
remodel,
tweak (informal),
recast,
reshape,
metamorphose,
transmute
in the sense of convert
Definition
to change or adapt
a handy table which converts into an ironing board
Synonyms
change,
turn,
transform,
alter,
metamorphose,
transpose,
transmute,
transmogrify (humorous)
in the sense of metamorphose
Definition
to change from one state or thing into something different
She had been metamorphosed by the war.
Synonyms
transform,
change,
alter,
remake,
convert,
remodel,
mutate,
reshape,
be reborn,
transmute,
transfigure,
transmogrify (humorous),
transubstantiate
Synonyms of 'transform'
transform
Explore 'transform' in the dictionary
Additional synonyms
in the sense of renew
Definition
to restore to a new or fresh condition
the cost of renewing the buildings
Synonyms
restore,
repair,
transform,
rebuild,
overhaul,
mend,
refurbish,
renovate,
refit,
redevelop,
fix up (informal, US, Canadian),
modernize,
recondition
in the sense of renovate
Definition
to restore to good condition
They spent thousands renovating the house.
Synonyms
restore,
repair,
refurbish,
do up (informal),
reform,
renew,
overhaul,
revamp,
recreate,
remodel,
rehabilitate,
refit,
fix up (informal, US, Canadian),
modernize,
reconstitute,
recondition
in the sense of revamp
Definition
to patch up or renovate
It's a good time to revamp your kitchen.
Synonyms
renovate,
restore,
overhaul,
refurbish,
rehabilitate,
do up (informal),
patch up,
refit,
repair,
fix up (informal, US, Canadian),
recondition,
give a face-lift to
in the sense of revolutionize
Definition
to bring about a radical change in
Plastics have revolutionized the way we live.
Synonyms
transform,
reform,
restructure,
revamp,
modernize,
reshape,
metamorphose,
break with the past,
remould
in the sense of transfigure
Definition
to change or cause to change in appearance
They are transfigured by the healing powers of art.
Synonyms
change,
convert,
transform,
alter,
metamorphose,
transmute
in the sense of translate
Definition
to transform or convert, for instance by putting an idea into practice
Your decision must be translated into specific actions.
Synonyms
convert,
change,
turn,
transform,
alter,
render,
metamorphose,
transmute,
transfigure
in the sense of transmute
Definition
to change the form or nature of
She ceased to think as anger transmuted into passion.