metamorphose
Pronunciation: [ˌmɛtəˈmɔrfhoʊz]
Word
Context: "transformation"
(verb) to change completely from one form or shape into another. Imagine a caterpillar transforming into a butterfly; that's metamorphosing!
Example
The caterpillar will metamorphose into a beautiful butterfly soon.
Example
The flower did not metamorphose from a bud into a full bloom this season.
Example
What do you think happens as the tadpole begins to metamorphose into a frog?
Context: "transformation"
(noun) the process of changing from one form to another. This can happen in nature, like when an insect grows up, or in people's lives, like when someone learns and grows.
Example
The metamorphosis of the caterpillar into a butterfly is truly amazing.
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There was no metamorphosis in the character of the story; they stayed the same.
Example
What are some examples of metamorphosis in nature?
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