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   transmute

   /trɑːnzˈmjuːt/

   verb

   • 1. change in form, nature, or substance: "the raw material of his experience was transmuted into stories"
   • ▪ subject (base metals) to alchemical transmutation: "the quest to transmute lead into gold"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin transmutare, from trans- ‘across’ + mutare ‘to change’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. transmutability noun
   • 2. transmutable adjective
   • 3. transmutative adjective
   • 4. transmuter noun

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › transmuteTransmute Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of TRANSMUTE is to change or alter in form, appearance, or nature and especially to a higher form. How to use transmute in a sentence. Did you know? Synonym Discussion of Transmute.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishTRANSMUTE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   TRANSMUTE definition: 1. to change something completely, especially into something different and better: 2. to change…. Learn more.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishTRANSMUTE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If something transmutes or is transmuted into a different form, it is changed into that form. She ceased to think, as anger transmuted into passion. [VERB + into] Scientists transmuted matter into pure energy and exploded the first atomic bomb. [VERB noun + into] Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers.

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   Transmute is a verb meaning to change in appearance or form. For example, magical creatures can transmute into other beings. When you're fighting a wizard, don’t be surprised if he transmutes into a terrifying dragon.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryTRANSMUTE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   TRANSMUTE meaning: 1. to change something completely, especially into something different and better: 2. to change…. Learn more.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › transmuteTransmute - definition of transmute by The Free Dictionary

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   transmute - 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"

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   Transmute definition: to change from one nature, substance, form, or condition into another; transform.. See examples of TRANSMUTE used in a sentence.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishtransmute verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of transmute verb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. transmute (something) (into something) to change, or make something change, into something different synonym transform. It was once thought that lead could be transmuted into gold. My initial feelings of anger have now transmuted into a sense of sorrow and frustration.

10. www.britannica.com › dictionary › transmuteTransmute Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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    TRANSMUTE meaning: to completely change the form, appearance, or nature of (someone or something) usually + into

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    A complete guide to the word "TRANSMUTE": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.