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Transformed Transform Completely Change Power Verb Trænsˈfɔːm Trænsˈfɔːrm

Word3 transform
WordType (verb)
Phonetic /trænsˈfɔːm/ /trænsˈfɔːrm/
Example
  • the photochemical reactions transform the light into electrical impulses.
  • materials are transformed from their original state into other forms.
  • i am convinced that the electric power industry is transforming.
  • the way we work, play and communicate every day has completely transformed from a decade ago.
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transform

(verb)/trænsˈfɔːm/ /trænsˈfɔːrm/

    Verb Forms

  1. to change the form of something; to change in form
    • SYNONYM convert
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/convert_2
    • The photochemical reactions transform the light into electrical impulses.
    • Materials are transformed from their original state into other forms.
    • I am convinced that the electric power industry is transforming.
    • The way we work, play and communicate every day has completely transformed from a decade ago.
  2. to completely change the appearance or character of something/somebody, especially so that it is better; to completely change in appearance or character
    • A new colour scheme will transform your bedroom.
    • It was an event that would transform my life.
    • During the performance the artist transforms herself with the aid of make-up and a wig.
    • London's Docklands have been radically transformed over the last 20 years.
    • He seems to have been miraculously transformed into a first-class player.
    • The place was transformed from a quiet farming village into a busy port.
    • The surface of the lake has completely transformed from bright green to blood red.

    Extra Examples

    • The riots radically transformed the situation.
    • Things cannot be transformed overnight.
    • the power of religion to transform our hearts and minds
    • The company has been transformed from a family business to a multi-million-pound operation.

    Word Origin

    • Middle English (as a verb): from Old French transformer or Latin transformare (see trans-, form).
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