Meaning of metamorphose

Definition of metamorphose

(verb) change completely the nature or appearance of; "In Kafka's story, a person metamorphoses into a bug"; "The treatment and diet transfigured her into a beautiful young woman"; "Jesus was transfigured after his resurrection"
change in outward structure or looks; "He transformed into a monster"; "The salesman metamorphosed into an ugly beetle"

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