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- DictionaryMet·a·mor·phose/ˌmedəˈmôrˌfōz/
verb
- 1. (of an insect or amphibian) undergo metamorphosis, especially into the adult form: "feed the larvae to your fish before they metamorphose into adults"
verb (used with object) , met·a·mor·phosed, met·a·mor·phos·ing. to change the form or nature of; transform. Synonyms: transmute, mutate. to subject to metamorphosis or metamorphism.
Synonyms of metamorphosis. 1. a. : change of physical form, structure, or substance especially by supernatural means. the metamorphosis of humans into animals. b. : a striking alteration in appearance, character, or circumstances. The company has gone through a series of metamorphoses.
Definitions of metamorphose. verb. change in outward structure or looks. “The salesman metamorphosed into an ugly beetle”. synonyms: transform, transmute. see more. verb. change completely the nature or appearance of. synonyms: transfigure, transmogrify.
May 3, 2024 · metamorphose (third-person singular simple present metamorphoses, present participle metamorphosing, simple past and past participle metamorphosed) (of a moth or insect, intransitive) To undergo metamorphosis. (by extension, intransitive) To undergo some transformation.
METAMORPHOSE meaning: 1. to change into a completely different form or type: 2. to change into a completely different…. Learn more.
metamorphose. [intransitive] metamorphose (from something) (into something) (biology) (of an insect or an amphibian, such as a frog) to change from its young form to its adult form in two or more separate stages; to experience metamorphosis. The caterpillar will eventually metamorphose into a butterfly.
2 days ago · To metamorphose or be metamorphosed means to develop and change into something completely different. [ formal ] ...hysterical laughter which gradually metamorphoses into convulsive sobs.
