Metamorphose
hardmet-uh-MOR-foze
verb
Definition
To change or cause to change completely in form or nature
Examples
“The caterpillar metamorphosed into a beautiful butterfly.”
“Over time, the small startup metamorphosed into a tech giant.”
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GRE Tip
Metamorphose is a hard-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "transform" or "transmute" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "preserve".
Related GRE Words
transmute
To change in form, nature, or substance
transform
To make a thorough or dramatic change in form, appearance, or character
convert
To change or cause to change in form, character, or function
ameliorate
To make something bad or unsatisfactory better
mutable
Liable or subject to change or alteration
abate
To reduce in amount, degree, or intensity
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