Synonyms of revolutionize

revolutionize

verb

as in to transform

to change (something) very much or completely; to cause a revolution in (something)

The invention of the airplane revolutionized travel.

This new drug may revolutionize cancer treatment.

This discovery has revolutionized our understanding of how the human brain works.

Related Words

• transform
• alter
• change
• modify
• transfigure
• transmute
• revise
• remodel
• recast
• regenerate
• refashion
• rework
• remake
• vary
• deform
• revamp
• mutate
• redo
• metamorphose
• exchange
• commute
• make over
• retool
• convert
• rejigger

Dissimilar Words

• set
• fix
• stabilize
• freeze

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of revolutionize

The truths in the Bible and the writings of Mary Baker Eddy revolutionized my life when the latter introduced me to the vital spiritual meaning of the former. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 23 Sep. 2026

Eventually, Starbucks revolutionized the concept, pairing comfy seating with free Wi-Fi to market itself as the definitive destination between home and work. — Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2026

After all, that was the group that revolutionized last year’s offense from strong but static to unpredictable and setting a league-wide trend with 13 personnel and dominated on play-action and in the run game with defenses consistently compromised. — Nate Atkins, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Needless to say, when Kelly returned, the NYPD was indeed reinvented and revolutionized. — Chris Wragge, CBS News, 10 Sep. 2026