Metamorphose
(verb)
- To change or transform in a surprising or dramatic way, typically into a different shape or form.
- To undergo a marked change in appearance, character, or circumstances.
Origin:
From the greek words "meta" meaning "change" and "morphe" meaning "form".
Examples:
- The caterpillar metamorphosed into a butterfly.
- The ugly duckling metamorphosed into a beautiful swan.
- The company metamorphosed into a global enterprise.
- The once-small town metamorphosed into a bustling city.
- The frog metamorphoses from a tadpole to an adult frog.