metamorphose

/ˌme-tə-ˈmȯr-ˌfōz/

probably borrowed from Middle French metamorphoser, derivative of metamorphose metamorphosis

verb

  1. to change into a different physical form especially by supernatural means

  2. to change strikingly the appearance or character of : transform

  3. to cause (rock) to undergo metamorphism

transform metamorphose transmute convert transmogrify transfigure mean to change a thing into a different thing. transform implies a major change in form, nature, or function. metamorphose suggests an abrupt or startling change induced by or as if by magic or a supernatural power.