How do you use the word "transform" in a sentence?

Q: How do you use the word "transform" in a sentence?

Here are real-life examples of using "transform": Most schools were designed not to transform society, but to reproduce it. Our minds transform experiences into symbols.

Transform Meaning

/tɹænsˈfɔːm/

Definition, CEFR level B1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.

Definition

verbTo change greatly the appearance or form of.

verbTo change the nature, condition or function of; to change in nature, disposition, heart, character, etc.; to convert.

Sentence Examples

Most schools were designed not to transform society, but to reproduce it.

Our minds transform experiences into symbols.

The photochemical reactions transform the light into electrical impulses.

CEFR Practice Quiz

The magician's spell will ____ the frog's appearance in a single moment.

CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)

The new manager hopes to ____ the company into a much more efficient and successful business in the near future today.

Word Origin & History

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *terh₂- Proto-Indo-European *-t Proto-Indo-European *térh₂t Proto-Indo-European *-ónts Proto-Indo-European *tr̥h₂ónts Proto-Indo-European *tr̥h₂n̥ts Proto-Italic *trāns Proto-Italic *trāns- Latin trāns- Ancient Greek μορφή (morphḗ)der.? Latin fōrma Latin fōrmō Latin transformo Old French transformer Middle French transfourmerbor. Middle English transformen English transform From Middle English transformen, from Old French transformer, from Latin transformo, transformare, from trans (“across”, preposition) + forma (“form”).

Literary Quotations & Historical Citations

"Love may transform me to an oyster." — 1598–1599 (first performance), William Shakespeare, “Much Adoe about Nothing”, in Mr. William Shakespeares Comedies, Histories, & Tragedies […] (First Folio), London: […] Isaac Iaggard, and Ed[ward] Blount, published 1623, →OCLC, [Act II, scene iii]:

"Creating a complete map of the human connectome would therefore be a monumental milestone but not the end of the journey to understanding how our brains work. The achievement will transform neuroscience and serve as the starting point for asking questions we could not otherwise have answered, […]." — 2012 March-April, Terrence J. Sejnowski, “Well-connected Brains”, in American Scientist, volume 100, number 2, archived from the original on 27 Apr 2017, page 171:

"Among its findings, the report says: "In recent years we have seen more stations transformed from run-down Victorian hulks, or spartan bus-sheltered platforms, into places that people can take pride in, feel comfortable in using, and which are fulfilling more of their wider potential." — 2020 August 26, “Network News: Stations investment boosts regeneration, says report”, in Rail, page 17:

"Be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind." — 1611, The Holy Bible, […] (King James Version), London: […] Robert Barker, […], →OCLC, Romans 12:2:

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