transform
Translation
to change, to convert, to alter
Examples
The caterpillar will transform into a butterfly.
The caterpillar will transform into a butterfly.
We can transform the spare room into an office.
We can transform the spare room into an office.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((into sth.)) to change (sth.) into (sth.) We can transform the spare room into an office.
Similar Words
Synonyms: convert, change, alter
Etymology
From the prefix 'trans-' (across, beyond) and 'form' (shape). Literally 'to change shape across'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'Transformer' toy that changes from a car into a robot.