Changing and Forming

to differ or deviate from a standard or expected condition

The results of the experiment vary significantly from the predicted outcomes, indicating unexpected factors at play.

to change the appearance, character, or nature of a person or object

The renovation project aims to transform the old building into a modern and functional space.

to make a person or thing different

Online shopping has changed the way people shop for goods and services.

to develop from a simple form to a more complex or sophisticated one over an extended period

The Internet has evolved from a basic communication tool to a complex network of information.

to change and become stronger or more advanced

The small startup has the potential to develop into a leading technology company.

to change something in order to make it better

Social activists work to reform policies to address inequality and injustice.

to make changes to something, especially in response to new information, feedback, or a need for improvement

After receiving feedback from the editor, she decided to revise her manuscript to improve its clarity.

(of something in solid form) to turn into liquid form by being subjected to heat

Ice cubes melt quickly in warm water.

to become hard or turn to ice because of reaching or going below 0° Celsius

As the temperature dropped overnight, the water in the pond began to freeze.

the shape of someone or something, especially the outline

The building's form stood out against the skyline with its unique silhouette.

to cause something to change

New technologies can greatly alter the way we live and communicate.

to make something less firm or solid

She used a hairdryer to soften the adhesive before removing the sticker.

to increase firmness or solidity of something

The painter used a fixative to harden the layers of charcoal on the canvas.

to regain strength and go back to normal

to move from a particular place or position to another

As the storm approached, residents were advised to shift to higher ground.

the outer form or edges of something or someone

The children enjoyed cutting out different shapes from colored paper during the art class.

to change the form, purpose, character, etc. of something

She decided to convert the spare room into a home office for remote work.

to cause natural products to become fully developed

The baker ripened the sourdough starter for several days before using it in the bread recipe.

to bend an object into a particular shape, such as wire, cloth, etc.

The artist skillfully twisted the metal wire to fashion an intricate jewelry pendant.

all the fruit, wheat, etc. harvested during a season

The farmer harvested a large crop of corn this year.

(of something in solid form) to turn into liquid form by being subjected to heat

Ice cubes melt quickly in warm water.

to make an object pointed or sharper

Before slicing the vegetables, she took a moment to sharpen the kitchen knife for better precision.