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The Meaning of transform

  • (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. t.) To change, as an algebraic expression or geometrical figure, into another from without altering its value.
  • (v. i.) To be changed in form; to be metamorphosed.

Synonyms

transubstantiate , transmute , metamorphose , translate , transmogrify , transfigure , understand , render , read , interpret , change , alter , exchange , shift , commute , substitute , turn , convert , modify , vary , diversify , qualify , veer

Antonyms

remain , stay , hold , persist , retain , bide , endure , keep , abide , continue

Rhymes

barnstorm , brainstorm , chloroform , coliform , conform , cuneiform , deform , disinform , dorm , firestorm , form , forme , hailstorm , horme , inform , lukewarm , misinform , norm , orme , outperform , perform , platform , rainstorm , reform , sandstorm , schwarm , snowstorm , storm , swarm , thunderstorm , torme , underperform , uniform , warm , windstorm