morph
v.v. to change slowly and smoothly from one thing into another. You often use this when talking about images or people's characters changing over time.
v. to undergo a gradual transformation from one form or character into another. Often describes digital image transitions or the evolution of abstract concepts.
The caterpillar will eventually morph into a butterfly.
Over the last decade, the small startup began to morph into a global tech giant.
Using advanced digital effects, the filmmaker showed the protagonist's face morph into a wolf during the full moon sequence, creating a seamless transition that captivated the audience.
Back-formation from morpheme, from Ancient Greek μορφή (morphḗ, “form, shape”). Compare German Morph, from Morphem. Attested since the 1940s.
Back-formation from morphism. Attested since the 1950s. See also morphology.
Clipping of metamorphose.
Clipping of morphine.
Clipping of morphodite.
The verb is often used with the preposition 'into'.