turn into

Change and become

Turn into means to become or transform into something different: The caterpillar turns into a butterfly, The conversation turned into an argument.

It can describe physical transformation, change of state, or gradual shift in character.

To turn something into something else is to cause that transformation: They turned the old factory into apartments.

become

change

To make different

evolve · shift · convert · transition · morph · mature · progress · alter · adapt · modify

metamorphosis

chrysalis

Pupal casing for metamorphosis

larva · cocoon · emerge · rebirth · life cycle · molting · hatching · tadpole · frog · transformation

transform

reshape

Give different form

transmute · reconfigure · remodel · renovate · reorganize · reform · refashion · redesign · restructure · makeover

Categories
Opposites
transformation vs. stasis

turn intoremain

Stay in place

stay · hold steady · stay put · endure

construction vs. dissolution

turn intofall apart

Break into pieces

Family

turn, return, into, turning, turned, returned, returns, turns, overturn

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