transform

Definition

To change greatly the appearance or form of.

Etymology

From Middle English transformen, from Old French transformer, from Latin transformo, transformare, from trans (“across”, preposition) + forma (“form”).

Example Sentences

• "The alchemists sought to transform lead into gold."
• "Love may transform me to an oyster."
• "Creating a complete map of the human connectome would therefore be a monumental milestone but not the end of the journey to understanding how our brains work. The achievement will transform neuroscience and serve as the starting point for asking questions we could not otherwise have answered, […]."

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