metamorphose
To transform or change completely in form or nature
Examples
In a meeting
“The company metamorphosed from a small startup into an industry leader.”
Over coffee
“Her style has really metamorphosed over the past few years.”
Why this word
transform
metamorphose specifically implies a complete and often dramatic structural change, while transform is general change of form
change
metamorphose conveys a fundamental transformation in nature or structure, while change is any alteration without implying thoroughness
evolve
metamorphose suggests sudden or complete transformation, while evolve implies gradual development over time
Usage tip
More dramatic than 'transform' — suggests complete fundamental change. Slightly formal but impactful.
Etymology
Greek 'metamorphoun' (to transform), from 'meta-' (change) + 'morphe' (form)
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