Definition of Metamorphose

1. Verb. Change completely the nature or appearance of. "Jesus was transfigured after his resurrection"

Exact synonyms: Transfigure, Transmogrify
Generic synonyms: Change By Reversal, Reverse, Turn
Derivative terms: Transfiguration, Transmogrification

2. Verb. Change in outward structure or looks. "The salesman metamorphosed into an ugly beetle"
Exact synonyms: Transform, Transmute
Generic synonyms: Change
Specialized synonyms: Aurify, Become, Turn

Definition of Metamorphose

1. v. t. To change into a different form; to transform; to transmute.

2. n. Same as Metamorphosis.

Definition of Metamorphose

1. Verb. (context: of a moth or insect) to undergo metamorphosis ¹

2. Verb. to transform (something) into a completely different appearance ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Metamorphose

1. [v -PHOSED, -PHOSING, -PHOSES]

Medical Definition of Metamorphose

1. To change into a different form; to transform; to transmute. "And earth was metamorphosed into man." (Dryden) Origin: Cf. F. Metamorphoser. Same as Metamorphosis. Origin: Cf. F. Metamorphose. See Metamorphosis. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Metamorphose

metamodels
metamorphic
metamorphic rock
metamorphic rocks
metamorphically
metamorphism
metamorphisms
metamorphist
metamorphists
metamorphization
metamorphize
metamorphized
metamorphizes
metamorphizing
metamorphopsia
metamorphose (current term)
metamorphosed
metamorphoser
metamorphosers
metamorphoses
metamorphosic
metamorphosing
metamorphosis
metamorphosise
metamorphosised
metamorphosises
metamorphosising
metamorphosize
metamorphosized
metamorphosizes

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