Metamorphose (verb)

  1. To change or transform in a surprising or dramatic way, typically into a different shape or form.
  2. To undergo a marked change in appearance, character, or circumstances.

Origin:

From the greek words "meta" meaning "change" and "morphe" meaning "form".

Examples:

  1. The caterpillar metamorphosed into a butterfly.
  2. The ugly duckling metamorphosed into a beautiful swan.
  3. The company metamorphosed into a global enterprise.
  4. The once-small town metamorphosed into a bustling city.
  5. The frog metamorphoses from a tadpole to an adult frog.
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