metamorphose
[ met-uh-mawr-fohz, -fohs ]
/ ˌmɛt əˈmɔr foʊz, -foʊs /
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verb (used with object), met·a·mor·phosed, met·a·mor·phos·ing.
to change the form or nature of; transform.
to subject to metamorphosis or metamorphism.
verb (used without object), met·a·mor·phosed, met·a·mor·phos·ing.
to undergo or be capable of undergoing a change in form or nature.
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Origin of metamorphose
First recorded in 1570–80; back formation from metamorphosis
OTHER WORDS FROM metamorphose
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British Dictionary definitions for metamorphose
metamorphose
/ (ˌmɛtəˈmɔːfəʊz) /
verb
to undergo or cause to undergo metamorphosis or metamorphism
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