metamorphose

verb

meta·mor·phose ˌme-tə-ˈmȯr-ˌfōz How to pronounce metamorphose (audio)

-ˌfōs

metamorphosed; metamorphosing

transitive verb

: to change into a different physical form especially by supernatural means

: to change strikingly the appearance or character of : transform

: to cause (rock) to undergo metamorphism

intransitive verb

: to undergo metamorphosis

: to become transformed

Example Sentences

a science fiction story in which radiation metamorphoses people into giant bugs

Recent Examples on the Web Founders have to convince investors that, with time and dollars, their companies will metamorphose into fat, pearly unicorns.

Manvir Singh, Wired, 14 July 2022 His obsessive way of covering every surface with his glyphs, transforming them into something else, is actually very similar to my obsession to metamorphose, to modify and mutate.

Tiziana Cardini, Vogue, 7 June 2022 After breeding, the adults move upland again, leaving their eggs to hatch into larvae, who metamorphose either quickly or slowly depending on the speed at which their pool is drying up.

Carolyn Wells, Longreads, 24 Mar. 2022 Even the humblest workout accessories can metamorphose into luxuries: For about $3,000, fashionistas can tone up with Louis Vuitton hand weights — crafted of lustrous metal and engraved with the LV logo.

Rhonda K. Garelick, Washington Post, 17 Nov. 2021 Its slow development not only leaves it unable to metamorphose but may also prevent adult salamanders from regenerating limbs, a cruel irony.

Douglas Fox, Scientific American, 1 Feb. 2022 Nonetheless, those looking to simply improve their level of fitness while spending time in the great outdoors need not feel obligated to metamorphose into social butterflies.

cleveland, 29 May 2021 The tile installation will metamorphose from a cocoon into a butterfly over a period of months to symbolize the neighborhood’s ongoing transformation.

Martin Kuz, The Christian Science Monitor, 19 May 2021 The front lawn, meanwhile, will metamorphose into one of the world’s most glamorous outdoor lounges for artists to schmooze (at a distance) and pose for the cameras.

Anna Fixsen, ELLE Decor, 20 Apr. 2021 See More

单词	metamorphosing
释义	metamorphose verb meta·mor·phose ˌme-tə-ˈmȯr-ˌfōz -ˌfōs metamorphosed; metamorphosing transitive verb 1 a : to change into a different physical form especially by supernatural means b : to change strikingly the appearance or character of : transform 2 : to cause (rock) to undergo metamorphism intransitive verb 1 : to undergo metamorphosis 2 : to become transformed Synonyms alchemize convert make over transfigure transform transmute transpose transubstantiate See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences a science fiction story in which radiation metamorphoses people into giant bugs Recent Examples on the Web Founders have to convince investors that, with time and dollars, their companies will metamorphose into fat, pearly unicorns. Manvir Singh, Wired, 14 July 2022 His obsessive way of covering every surface with his glyphs, transforming them into something else, is actually very similar to my obsession to metamorphose, to modify and mutate. Tiziana Cardini, Vogue, 7 June 2022 After breeding, the adults move upland again, leaving their eggs to hatch into larvae, who metamorphose either quickly or slowly depending on the speed at which their pool is drying up. Carolyn Wells, Longreads, 24 Mar. 2022 Even the humblest workout accessories can metamorphose into luxuries: For about $3,000, fashionistas can tone up with Louis Vuitton hand weights — crafted of lustrous metal and engraved with the LV logo. Rhonda K. Garelick, Washington Post, 17 Nov. 2021 Its slow development not only leaves it unable to metamorphose but may also prevent adult salamanders from regenerating limbs, a cruel irony. Douglas Fox, Scientific American, 1 Feb. 2022 Nonetheless, those looking to simply improve their level of fitness while spending time in the great outdoors need not feel obligated to metamorphose into social butterflies. cleveland, 29 May 2021 The tile installation will metamorphose from a cocoon into a butterfly over a period of months to symbolize the neighborhood’s ongoing transformation. Martin Kuz, The Christian Science Monitor, 19 May 2021 The front lawn, meanwhile, will metamorphose into one of the world’s most glamorous outdoor lounges for artists to schmooze (at a distance) and pose for the cameras. Anna Fixsen, ELLE Decor, 20 Apr. 2021 See More Word History Etymology probably from Middle French metamorphoser, from metamorphose metamorphosis, from Latin metamorphosis First Known Use 1576, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a Medical Definition metamorphose intransitive verb meta·mor·phose -ˌfōz, -ˌfōs metamorphosed; metamorphosing : to undergo metamorphosis metamorphosing verb present participle of metamorphose as in transforming to change in form, appearance, or use a science fiction story in which radiation metamorphoses people into giant bugs Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance transforming converting transmuting transfiguring remodeling reworking transposing replacing adjusting altering transubstantiating redesigning recasting mutating alchemizing modifying redefining deforming refashioning revising transmogrifying reengineering remaking supplanting disfiguring distorting regenerating making over redoing revamping varying substituting displacing
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metamorphose

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