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verb trans·form \tran(t)s-ˈfȯrm\

Definition of transform

transitive verb
1a : to change in composition or structureb : to change the outward form or appearance ofc : to change in character or condition : convert
2 : to subject to mathematical transformation
3 : to cause (a cell) to undergo genetic transformation
intransitive verb
: to become transformed : change

transformable

play \-ˈfȯr-mə-bəl\ adjective

transformative

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Examples of transform in a Sentence

A little creativity can transform an ordinary meal into a special event.
The old factory has been transformed into an art gallery.

Origin and Etymology of transform

Middle English, from Middle French transformer, from Latin transformare, from trans- + formare to form, from forma form

First Known Use: 14th century

Synonym Discussion of transform

transform, metamorphose, transmute, convert, transmogrify, transfigure mean to change a thing into a different thing. transform implies a major change in form, nature, or function. transformed a small company into a corporate giant metamorphose suggests an abrupt or startling change induced by or as if by magic or a supernatural power. awkward girls metamorphosed into graceful ballerinas transmute implies transforming into a higher element or thing. attempted to transmute lead into gold convert implies a change fitting something for a new or different use or function. converted the study into a nursery transmogrify suggests a strange or preposterous metamorphosis. a story in which a frog is transmogrified into a prince transfigure implies a change that exalts or glorifies. joy transfigured her face

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noun trans·form \ˈtran(t)s-ˌfȯrm\

Definition of transform

1 : a mathematical element obtained from another by transformation
2 : transformation 3a(1), (2)
3 : a linguistic structure (such as a sentence) produced by means of a transformation “the duckling is killed by the farmer” is a transform of “the farmer kills the duckling”

1853

First Known Use of transform

1853

TRANSFORM Defined for English Language Learners

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Definition of transform for English Language Learners

: to change (something) completely and usually in a good way

TRANSFORM Defined for Kids

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verb trans·form \trans-ˈfȯrm\

Definition of transform for Students

transformed

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transforming

: to change completely The pumpkin had been transformed into a gleaming coach … — Gail Carson Levine, Ella Enchanted

Medical Dictionary

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verb trans·form \tran(t)s-ˈfȯ(ə)rm\

Medical Definition of transform

: to cause to change: asa: to change (a current) in potential (as from high voltage to low) or in type (as from alternating to direct)b: to cause (a cell) to undergo genetic transformation
intransitive verb

: to become transformed