What does transform mean?
Definitions for transform
trænsˈfɔrm; ˈtræns fɔrmtrans·form
Here are all the possible meanings and translations of the word transform.
Princeton's WordNet
transform(verb)
subject to a mathematical transformation
transform, transmute, transubstantiate(verb)
change or alter in form, appearance, or nature
"This experience transformed her completely"; "She transformed the clay into a beautiful sculpture"; "transubstantiate one element into another"
transform, transmute, metamorphose(verb)
change in outward structure or looks
"He transformed into a monster"; "The salesman metamorphosed into an ugly beetle"
translate, transform(verb)
change from one form or medium into another
"Braque translated collage into oil"
transform(verb)
convert (one form of energy) to another
"transform energy to light"
transform(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
transform(verb)
increase or decrease (an alternating current or voltage)
Wiktionary
transform(Noun)
the result of a transformation
Etymology: From transformer, from trans + forma.
transform(Verb)
to change greatly the appearance or form of
Etymology: From transformer, from trans + forma.
transform(Verb)
to change the nature, condition or function of
Etymology: From transformer, from trans + forma.
transform(Verb)
to subject to a transformation
Etymology: From transformer, from trans + forma.
transform(Verb)
to subject to the action of a transformer
Etymology: From transformer, from trans + forma.
transform(Verb)
to subject (a cell) to transformation
Etymology: From transformer, from trans + forma.
transform(Verb)
to undergo a transformation
Etymology: From transformer, from trans + forma.
Webster Dictionary
Transform(verb)
to change the form of; to change in shape or appearance; to metamorphose; as, a caterpillar is ultimately transformed into a butterfly
Transform(verb)
to change into another substance; to transmute; as, the alchemists sought to transform lead into gold
Transform(verb)
to change in nature, disposition, heart, character, or the like; to convert
Transform(verb)
to change, as an algebraic expression or geometrical figure, into another from without altering its value
Transform(verb)
to be changed in form; to be metamorphosed
Freebase
Transform
Transform is the sixth studio album by Christian pop and rock singer Rebecca St. James. It was released on October 24, 2000 and debuted at #166 on the Billboard 200. The album spawned two of St. James' biggest hits, "Wait for Me" and "Reborn".
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Transform
trans-form′, v.t. to change the shape of: to change into another substance: to change the disposition.—v.i. to be changed in form or substance.—adj. Transfor′mable.—ns. Transformā′tion, change of form or substance, metamorphosis: the change of one metal into another: (path.) any morbid change in a part; Transformā′tion-scene, any scene on the stage which changes in presence of the audience.—adj. Transfor′mative.—ns. Transfor′mātor, Transfor′mer.—p.adj. Transfor′ming, effecting, or able to effect, a change of form or state.—ns. Transfor′mism, the theory of the development of one species from another; Transfor′mist.—adj. Transformis′tic.
Editors Contribution
transform
To change form to improve or evolve.
They did transform the house at their speed.
Submitted by MaryC on February 21, 2020transform
To change to an improved form, creation, design or structure.
The team love to transform with their collective authority and power, it brings much joy to all
Submitted by MaryC on August 13, 2020
British National Corpus
Verbs Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'transform' in Verbs Frequency: #567
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of transform in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of transform in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
Examples of transform in a Sentence
Once upon a time there was an old country, wrapped up in habit and caution. ... We have to transform our old France into a new country and marry it to its time.
One of the hallmarks of great men is that they never make us conscious of their presence, instead they dwelve into our unconscious state and transform into conscious being!
It's momentous, achieving net zero by 2050 will change all our lives. It will transform the ways we travel, the homes we live in and the food we eat.
Naspers is consistently looking to invest in markets where technology can make a significant impact. Udemy has built a technology platform that will transform education on a global scale and we are eager to help them with further expansion.
The Pepsi Super Bowl Halftime Showis one of the most anticipated performances of the year and we are thrilled to welcome The Weeknd to the stage, pepsi has worked with some of music’s biggest artists over the years - from Prince to Lady Gaga, Beyoncé, Bruno Mars and most recently Jennifer Lopez and Shakira. After a year that’s largely been void of live music, we can’t wait to watch The Weeknd transform the world’s biggest stage with his limitless talent and creativity, delivering what will most certainly be an unforgettable performance that will be remembered for years to come.
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- transformarCatalan, Valencian
- proměnitCzech
- transformieren, umwandeln, verwandelnGerman
- μεταμορφώνω, μετασχηματίζωGreek
- transformiEsperanto
- trasformar, transformarSpanish
- تغییر شکل یافتنPersian
- muuttaa, muuntua, muuttua, muuntaa, muuntautuaFinnish
- transformée, transformerFrench
- modificare, trasformare, trasformarsi, trasformataItalian
- שינוי צורהHebrew
- 変換, 変形, 変質, 変態, 変化Japanese
- ههڵگهڕانKurdish
- perforo, perforor, transformo, muto, transfiguro, mutorLatin
- transformarPortuguese
- transformaRomanian
- преобразо́вывать, преобрази́ть, преврати́ть, видоизменя́ть, преобразова́ть, трансформи́ровать, превраща́ть, видоизмени́ть, преобража́тьRussian
- יבערמאַכןYiddish
- 轉變Chinese
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