transform
verb
trans·form
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transformed;
transforming;
transforms
Definition of transform
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: to change in composition or structure
b
: to change the outward form or appearance of
c
: to change in character or condition : convert
2
: to subject to mathematical transformation
3
: to cause (a cell) to undergo genetic transformation
: to become transformed : change
transform
noun
trans·form
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Definition of transform (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: a mathematical element obtained from another by transformation
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"
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Other Words from transform
Verb
transformable
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adjective
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adjective
transformative
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adjective
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adjective
Synonyms for transform
Synonyms: Verb
alchemize, convert, make over, metamorphose, transfigure, transmute, transpose, transubstantiate
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Examples of transform in a Sentence
Verb
A little creativity can transform an ordinary meal into a special event. The old factory has been transformed into an art gallery.Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
There are growing signs that the global supply chain that’s been in place for decades—and powered by China’s economic rise—is being permanently transformed. — Fortune, "Global Sportswear Brands Stepping Up China Exodus," 26 Aug. 2019 Take the Chicken Wings With Tomatoes, which transforms smoked paprika, cumin and chopped tomatoes into an unexpected and sticky sauce for wings. — Khushbu Shah, Washington Post, "The islands of the Indian Ocean aren’t known for their food. A new cookbook aims to change that.," 26 Aug. 2019 The shift toward aridity over the past two decades has muffled optimism of the past that a vast, fragile desert could be transformed through massive federal projects tapping the river, which drains a 246,000-square-mile swath of the West. — Bruce Finley, The Denver Post, "West wrestles with Colorado River “grand bargain” as changing climate depletes water governed by 1922 compact," 25 Aug. 2019 The landing marked the beginning of slavery in British North America, forever transforming the modern world. — Harmeet Kaur, CNN, "Thousands of people gather to commemorate 400 years since American slavery began," 25 Aug. 2019 Bowler had no idea that the visit would transform his life. — David Maurice Smith, Smithsonian, "A 42,000-Year-Old Man Finally Goes Home," 23 Aug. 2019 The shifts are also transforming one of the nation’s least-diverse states: the Census Bureau recently announced that 10 percent of state residents are now ethnic minorities, the highest share ever recorded. — NBC News, "Running in New Hampshire, Joe Biden is a familiar face in unfamiliar territory," 23 Aug. 2019 Construction is expected to begin this fall on a $40 million water park development in Montgomery which city and county officials say will transform the area economy. — William Thornton | Wthornton@al.com, al, "Montgomery planning $40 million water park," 23 Aug. 2019 Tenaglia says she wasn't surprised that Bourdain wanted to shift gears and transform an immense, complex historical narrative like Maraniss' into something visual. — Julie Hinds, Detroit Free Press, "Anthony Bourdain left behind a documentary series about Detroit. But will it be seen?," 23 Aug. 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
The hoisin-mint marinade recipe that follows transforms fast-cooking pork tenderloin and chicken pieces. — Jeanmarie Brownson, Twin Cities, "Refresh your summer cooking with versatile mint for grilled meats, salads and tea," 18 July 2019 Wavelet transforms are now used everywhere from JPEG 2000 compression to the processing of the gravitational-wave signals detected by LIGO from the collisions of black holes. — Quanta Magazine, "Yves Meyer, Wavelet Expert, Wins Abel Prize," 21 Mar. 2017 Your high energy and positive attitude transform nearly any situation. — BostonGlobe.com, "Horoscope," 10 June 2019 The 16-year old transforms into a superhero for his latest starring role as Billy Batson in the DC Extended Universe film Shazam! — Jasmine Gomez, Seventeen, "Everything You Need to Know About "Shazam!" Star Asher Angel," 15 Apr. 2019 To put it in perspective, a typical Fourier transform of a million pixel image will take about six million operations. — Chris Lee, Ars Technica, "A few Wi-Fi transmitters and your house becomes a coprocessor," 30 Apr. 2018 The home around her transforms, too: the walls crackle upward and the floor warmly glows like pools of lava. — Dani Deahl, The Verge, "Inside Imogen Heap’s cutting-edge VR concert," 23 Aug. 2018 To see the space transform from a lackluster office to a space that perfectly encapsulates the HelloGiggles spirit, check out the before and after pictures below. — Bridget Mallon, ELLE Decor, "BEFORE & AFTER: The HelloGiggles Office Makeover," 30 Oct. 2014 But surprisingly little research investigates how feeling hungry transforms into feeling hangry. — Jennifer Maccormack, Washington Post, "If you’ve ever been hangry, this is what your body may be telling you," 9 July 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'transform.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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