transmute

Definition

To change or convert one thing to another, or from one state or form to another.

Etymology

From Latin trānsmūtāre, from trans + mūtāre.

Example Sentences

• "The alchemists tried to transmute base metals to gold."
• "Did the base metals transmute to gold?"
• "Mary is sister to the marginalized women who live unchronicled lives in oppressive situations. It does her no honor to rip her out of her conflictual, dangerous historical circumstances and transmute her into an icon of a peaceful, middle-class life robed in royal blue."

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