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verb
To change one's shape or form (into another) through often magical means, normally applied only to living beings.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: intransitive
Topics: biology, fantasy, human-sciences, mysticism, mythology, natural-sciences, philosophy, sciences
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
verb
To undergo a noticeable change (in character for example), to metamorphosize.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: figuratively, intransitive
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
History
Probably a back-formation from shapeshifter.
Across languages
11 source translations are retained for this English entry.
