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transmute

/trænzˈmjuːt/
trans · mute trænz · ˈmjuːt
English Definition
v. transform; change; convert
中文释义
改变；转化
Significado en Español
transmutar
한국어 뜻
변형하다, 변환하다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
biến đổi, chuyển hóa
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Example Sentence

The alchemist tried to transmute lead into gold.

炼金术士试图将铅转化为金。

Synonyms
transform convert
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
trans-(change) + mute(change) → make change, transform.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

What is the synonym of the word “transmute” as used in the following sentence? The alchemist sought to transmute common metals into gold.

  1. A Transform
  2. B Divide
  3. C Isolate
  4. D Mimic
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A — Transform. “transmute” means v. transform; change; convert

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

Medieval alchemists dreamed of a magical way to ______ lead into pure gold.

  1. A preserve
  2. B freeze
  3. C keep
  4. D transmute
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D — transmute. “transmute” means v. transform; change; convert

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Common questions about “transmute”

What does “transmute” mean?

transmute — v. transform; change; convert. In Chinese: 改变；转化.

How do you pronounce “transmute”?

transmute is pronounced /trænzˈmjuːt/. It breaks into 2 syllables: trans · mute.

How do you use “transmute” in a sentence?

The alchemist tried to transmute lead into gold. (炼金术士试图将铅转化为金。)

What are synonyms for “transmute”?

transform, convert — all close in meaning to transmute (v. transform; change; convert).

Is “transmute” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. transmute appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 800+ words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “transmute”?

trans-(change) + mute(change) → make change, transform.

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