To transform
Example: The industrial revolution helped transform society in many ways.
Definition
"To transform" means to make a thorough or dramatic change in form, appearance, nature, or character. It often refers to altering something significantly, such as society, ideas, or objects, resulting in a noticeable and impactful difference over time.
Etymology
The verb "to transform" comes from the Latin word 'transformare,' meaning 'to change in shape or form.' It combines 'trans-' meaning 'across' and 'formare' meaning 'to form.' Did you know? The word originally described physical changes before extending to abstract changes like social or cultural transformations.
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"To transform" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (C1) - set 1", containing 198 commonly used words.
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