transform

Meanings

1. 1
   verb

   change in outward structure or looks

   They transformed into a monster.

2. 2
   verb

   convert (one form of energy) to another

   transform energy to light

3. 3
   verb

   change or alter in form, appearance, or nature

   This experience transformed me completely.

4. 4
   verb

   To change greatly the appearance or form of.

   The alchemists sought to transform lead into gold.

5. 5
   verb

   To change the nature, condition or function of; to change in nature, disposition, heart, character, etc.; to convert.

   Be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind.

6. 6
   verb

   increase or decrease (an alternating current or voltage)

7. 7
   verb

   change (a bacterial cell) into a genetically distinct cell by the introduction of DNA from another cell of the same or closely related species

8. 8
   verb

   change from one form or medium into another

Etymology

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *terh₂-der. Proto-Italic *trānts Latin trāns Latin trāns- Ancient Greek μορφή (morphḗ)der.? Latin fōrma Latin fōrmōder. Latin transformo Old French transformer Middle French transfourmerbor. Middle English transformen English transform From Middle English transformen, from Old French transformer, from Latin transformo, transformare, from trans (“across”, preposition) + forma (“form”).