What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
transform
Example
The caterpillar transformed into a butterfly. [transform: verb]
Example
The renovation transformed the old building into a modern office space. [transformed: past tense]
transmute
Example
The alchemist tried to transmute lead into gold. [transmute: verb]
Example
The philosopher believed that love could transmute hate into compassion. [transmuted: past tense]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Transform is more common than transmute in everyday language, and is more versatile in its usage.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between transform and transmute?
Transmute has a more formal and mystical connotation, while transform is more neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
