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   trans·mute

   /tranzˈmyo͞ot/

   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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   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.

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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.

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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.

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

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   verb. If something transmutes or is transmuted into a different form, it is changed into that form. [formal] 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] [ Also VERB noun]

7. 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.

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   Define transmute. transmute synonyms, transmute pronunciation, transmute translation, English dictionary definition of transmute. v. trans·mut·ed , trans·mut·ing , trans·mutes v. tr. To change from one form, nature, substance, or state into another; transform: Alchemists tried to...