metamorphose

meta·mor·phose

verb \-ˌfōz, -ˌfōs\

meta·mor·phosedmeta·mor·phos·ing

Definition of METAMORPHOSE

transitive verb

1

a : to change into a different physical form especially by supernatural means b : to change strikingly the appearance or character of : transform

2

: to cause (rock) to undergo metamorphism

intransitive verb

1

: to undergo metamorphosis

2

: to become transformed

Examples of METAMORPHOSE

1. <a science fiction story in which radiation metamorphoses people into giant bugs>

Origin of METAMORPHOSE

probably from Middle French metamorphoser, from metamorphose metamorphosis, from Latin metamorphosis

First Known Use: 1576

Related to METAMORPHOSE

Synonyms: alchemize, make over, convert, transfigure, transform, transmute, transpose, transubstantiate

Related Words: adjust, alter, modify, recast; redefine, redesign, redo, reengineer, refashion, regenerate, remake, remodel, revamp, revise, rework, vary; deform, disfigure, distort, mutate, transmogrify; displace, replace, substitute, supplant

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See Synonym Discussion at transform

Rhymes with METAMORPHOSE

inter vivos, religiose