1. metamorphose, transfigure, transmogrify

change completely the nature or appearance of

Example Sentences:
'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'

Synonyms

• transfigure
• transmogrify

2. metamorphose, transform, transmute

change in outward structure or looks

Example Sentences:
'He transformed into a monster'
'The salesman metamorphosed into an ugly beetle'

Synonyms

• transform
• transmute