definition of
metamorphose

[1] #1 metamorphose v. [transfigure, transmogrify] 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". wn

[2] #2 metamorphose v. [transform, transmute] change in outward structure or looks; "He transformed into a monster"; "The salesman metamorphosed into an ugly beetle". wn