Transmogrify

usgb/ˌtrænzˈmɑːɡrɪfaɪ/
verb

To change something or someone greatly and unexpectedly, often in a magical or mysterious way.

The fairy godmother transmogrified the pumpkin into a shiny carriage.
Visual representation of "transmogrify" - To change something or someone greatly and unexpectedly, often in a magical or mysterious way

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Magical Implications

Often suggests a magical or fantastical change, not just a normal one.

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The wizard transmogrified stones into gold.
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Sudden Change

The change is unexpected and abrupt, not gradual.

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He was amazed when the machine transmogrified the raw materials into a tent within seconds.
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Literary Flair

Mostly used in literary or creative contexts, not everyday conversation.

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In her novel, the lake transmogrified into ice during the supernatural winter.
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