metamorphose
UK: ˌmetəˈmɔːfəʊz | US: ˌmetəˈmɔːrfoʊz
vt. to undergo a change of form or nature
vi. to transform, especially in biology (e.g., a caterpillar metamorphosing into a butterfly)
The word "metamorphose" originates from Greek roots. "Meta" (μετά) means "change" or "beyond," while "morph" (μορφή) means "form." Combined with the verb-forming suffix "-ose," it literally means "to change form." The term was adopted into Latin as "metamorphosis" and later into English, retaining its core meaning of transformation, particularly in biological contexts (e.g., insect development) and metaphorical uses (e.g., personal growth).
The tadpole will eventually metamorphose into a frog.
Artists often metamorphose ordinary materials into extraordinary sculptures.
The story describes how a humble village metamorphosed into a bustling city.
In mythology, gods frequently metamorphose humans into animals.
Her style of painting metamorphosed dramatically after her travels.