metamorphose C2+

/ˌmɛtəˈmɔrfoʊz/ to change completely in form or nature; to transform M S

metamorphosis C2+

/ˌmɛtəˈmɔrfəsɪs/ a complete change of form or nature, as a caterpillar into a butterfly M S

metamorphize C2+

/ˌmɛtəˈmɔrfaɪz/ to transform or change in form; to metamorphose M S

metaphorical C2+

/ˌmɛtəˈfɔrɪkəl/ using figurative comparison rather than literal meaning M S