metamorphose

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb change completely the nature or appearance of
  2. verb change in outward structure or looks

Etymology

From French métamorphoser, from Old French metamorphose, from Latin metamorphōsis; see metamorphosis.

In classic literature

Synonyms

transfigure, transmogrify

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