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transform
What does transform mean?
transform (verb): to change greatly the appearance or form of.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use transform in a sentence?
- The alchemists sought to transform lead into gold. (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0)
Where does transform come from?
From Middle English transformen, from Old French transformer, from Latin transformo, transformare, from trans (“across”, preposition) + forma (“form”).
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Words related to transform
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “transform” mean?
to view with a scrutinizing eye; to examine
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to change greatly the appearance or form of
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to consider or examine in speech or writing
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use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
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