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Transmogrify

usgb/ˌtrænzˈmɑːɡrɪfaɪ/Volume
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Magical ImplicationsPlay
Often suggests a magical or fantastical change, not just a normal one. SlideThe wizard transmogrified stones into gold.
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Sudden ChangePlay
The change is unexpected and abrupt, not gradual. SlideHe was amazed when the machine transmogrified the raw materials into a tent within seconds.
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Literary FlairPlay
Mostly used in literary or creative contexts, not everyday conversation. SlideIn her novel, the lake transmogrified into ice during the supernatural winter.