metamorphosizes
Undergoes radical change
Metamorphosizes is the third-person singular form of metamorphose—to undergo or cause a complete transformation in form, structure, or character.
A caterpillar metamorphosizes into a butterfly.
The verb applies to dramatic changes beyond biology: The quiet town metamorphosizes into a tourist destination each summer.
The simpler transforms often works just as well.
Pupal casing for metamorphosis
- pupateEnter metamorphic dormancy
- larvaImmature feeding stage
- cocoonSilk wrapping for transformation
- tadpoleImmature aquatic amphibian
caterpillar · molt · shed · emerge · lifecycle · insect · amphibian · nymph
Give different form
- reconfigureAlter system arrangement
- remodelReconstruct or redesign
- transfigureChange appearance dramatically
- transmuteChange in fundamental nature
convert · alter · shift · mutate · transmogrify · reform · reconstruct · remold
Change gradually over time
- progressMovement toward improvement
- unfoldSpread open from closed
- developCause gradual growth
- ripenReach edible maturity
mature · transition · shift · adapt · adjust · acclimatize · modify · refine
Radically change something existing
- transformChange completely in form
- evolveChange gradually over time
- matureFully grown or developed
- blossomFlower on fruit tree
flourish · develop · grow · awaken · self-actualize · transcend · breakthrough · rebirth
Mystical metal transformation
- transubstantiateChange one substance into another
- enchantMagically captivate someone
- bewitchCaptivate by supernatural means
- spellArrange letters correctly
sorcery · shapeshifter · werewolf · Kafka · Ovid · mythological · supernatural · curse
Complete systematic repair
- revolutionizeChange something fundamentally
- transfigureChange appearance dramatically
- unrecognizableCannot be identified
- makeoverComplete appearance overhaul
reinvention · before-and-after · stark contrast · sea change · paradigm shift · watershed · turning point · drastic
chrysalis
Pupal casing for metamorphosis
tadpole · caterpillar · molt · shed · emerge · lifecycle · insect · amphibian · nymph · imago
reshape
Give different form
- reconfigureAlter system arrangement
- remodelReconstruct or redesign
- transfigureChange appearance dramatically
transmute · convert · alter · shift · mutate · transmogrify · reform · reconstruct · remold · rearrange
evolve
Change gradually over time
ripen · mature · transition · shift · adapt · adjust · acclimatize · modify · refine · cultivate
reinvent
Radically change something existing
blossom · flourish · develop · grow · awaken · self-actualize · transcend · breakthrough · rebirth · renewal
alchemy
Mystical metal transformation
- transubstantiateChange one substance into another
- enchantMagically captivate someone
- bewitchCaptivate by supernatural means
spell · sorcery · shapeshifter · werewolf · Kafka · Ovid · mythological · supernatural · curse · skinwalker
overhaul
Complete systematic repair
- revolutionizeChange something fundamentally
- transfigureChange appearance dramatically
- unrecognizableCannot be identified
makeover · reinvention · before-and-after · stark contrast · sea change · paradigm shift · watershed · turning point · drastic
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