Synonyms for

Transforming

Verb / træˈnsfɔ:rmɪŋ / Another word for transforming — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to change in form, appearance, or structure

Synonyms & similar words

metamorphose transform translate transubstantiate transmute convert alter change metamorphose modify transfigure transmute mutate develop evolve reshape remodel reconstruct revamp reorganize restructure reform renew adapt adjust

Synonyms by register

Formal

modifying altering converting reforming

Informal

changing swapping switching morphing

Literary

metamorphosing transmuting transfiguring

Antonyms

maintaining preserving stabilizing keeping continuing holding static

Common collocations

  • transforming lives
  • transforming the economy
  • transforming data
  • transforming society
  • transforming technology
  • transforming the business
  • transforming the landscape

Word family

noun transformation
verb transform
adjective transformative
adverb transformingly

Usage note

Often implies a significant and fundamental change rather than a minor adjustment. Can be used for both positive and negative changes.

Example sentences

  1. The magician was transforming a rabbit into a hat.
  2. The actor was transforming into his character for the movie.
  3. The scientist was transforming the bacteria into a virus.
  4. The artist was transforming the canvas into a masterpiece.
  5. The caterpillar was transforming into a butterfly.

Quotes

  • Transformation is not a future event, it's a present-day activity.
  • Transformation is a process, and as life happens there are tons of ups and downs. It's a journey of discovery - there are moments on mountaintops and moments in deep valleys of despair.
  • The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance.

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