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Transform Definition & Meaning

transform
verb
  1. subject to a mathematical transformation
  2. change or alter in form, appearance, or nature; "This experience transformed her completely"; "She transformed the clay into a beautiful sculpture"; "transubstantiate one element into another"
  3. change in outward structure or looks; "He transformed into a monster"; "The salesman metamorphosed into an ugly beetle"
  4. change from one form or medium into another; "Braque translated collage into oil"
  5. convert (one form of energy) to another; "transform energy to light"
  6. change (a bacterial cell) into a genetically distinct cell by the introduction of DNA from another cell of the same or closely related species
  7. increase or decrease (an alternating current or voltage)

"Transform" in song lyrics

See how transform is used in real songs:

  • "Eye of the storm, make the energy transform"
    Aceyalone — The Energy
  • "don't say hello, I'm about to transform"
    Michael Barber — Standing in the Rain
  • "Here to transform"
    The Cross Movement (The Tonic) — In Not Of

Usage tips for "transform"

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Frequently asked questions

What does transform mean?
subject to a mathematical transformation change or alter in form, appearance, or nature; "This experience transformed her completely"; "She transformed the clay into a beautiful sculpture"; "transubstantiate one element into another" change in outward structure or looks; "He transformed into a monster"; "The salesman metamorphosed into an ugly beetle" change from one form or medium into another; "Braque translated collage into oil" convert (one form of energy) to another
What part of speech is transform?
Transform is a verb.
How many definitions does transform have?
Transform has 7 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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