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- pronunciation:
- traens
form
[or]
traenz
form
- features:
- Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
transforms, transforming, transformed |
| definition 1: |
to change the form, look, or shape of.
A fresh coat of paint transformed the old house.- synonyms:
- change, convert, turn
- similar words:
- alter, remodel
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| definition 2: |
to change the nature, character, use, or condition of.
Months of hard work transformed her into an honor student.- synonyms:
- alter, change, convert, turn
- similar words:
- modify, translate
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| related words: |
affect, alter, assimilate, process, warp |
| derivations: |
transformable (adj.), transformative (adj.) |
The word transform
contains the following parts:
tra-, trans-
Latin
prefix
that means across, over, to the other side
  Example words:
transatlantic, transfer, transform, transit, transition, translate, translucent, transmit, transparent, transpire, transplant, transport
form
Latin
root
that means shape, form
Example words:
conform, deform, form, formal, formation, formula, inform, informal, information, reform, transform, transformation, uniform
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