transform

v. change, convert, become, transmute, metamorphose

Transform may refer to:Transformation (genetics)Transformation (geometry)Transform (album) by Powerman 5000Transform (Rebecca St. James album)For other instances related topics: for a device that transfers electrical energy from one circuit to another by magnetic coupling for a long-running Hasbro/Takara toy line
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Verb
1. subject to a mathematical transformation
(hypernym) change, alter, modify
(derivation) transformation
2. change or alter in form, appearance, or nature; "This experience transformed her completely"; "She transformed the clay into a beautiful sculpture"; "transubstantiate one element into another"
(synonym) transmute, transubstantiate
(hypernym) change, alter, modify
(hyponym) transubstantiate
(derivation) transformation, translation
3. change in outward structure or looks; "He transformed into a monster"; "The salesman metamorphosed into an ugly beetle"
(synonym) transmute, metamorphose
(hypernym) change
(hyponym) aurify
4. change from one form or medium into another; "Braque translated collage into oil"
(synonym) translate
(hypernym) change, alter, modify
(hyponym) metricize, metricise
5. convert (one form of energy) to another; "transform energy to light"
(hypernym) change, alter, modify
(classification) physics, physical science, natural philosophy
6. change (a bacterial cell) into a genetically distinct cell by the introduction of DNA from another cell of the same or closely related species
(hypernym) change, alter, modify
(derivation) transformation
(classification) biology, biological science
7. increase or decrease (an alternating current or voltage)
(hypernym) change, alter, modify
(derivation) transformer
(classification) physics, physical science, natural philosophy

(v. t.)
To change, as an algebraic expression or geometrical figure, into another from without altering its value.
  

(v. t.)
To change the form of; to change in shape or appearance; to metamorphose; as, a caterpillar is ultimately transformed into a butterfly.
  

(v. t.)
To change into another substance; to transmute; as, the alchemists sought to transform lead into gold.
  

(v. t.)
To change in nature, disposition, heart, character, or the like; to convert.
  

(v. i.)
To be changed in form; to be metamorphosed.
  

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Change habits and customs.
To transform social traditions.