1. (

• transform ,
• transmute ,
• metamorphose ,

) change in outward structure or looks; "He transformed into a monster"; "The salesman metamorphosed into an ugly beetle" ;

2. (

• transform ,
• transmute ,
• transubstantiate

) change or alter in form, appearance, or nature; "This experience transformed her completely"; "She transformed the clay into a beautiful sculpture"; "transubstantiate one element into another" ;

3. (

• transmute ,

) alter the nature of (elements) ;