transmute
Pronunciation
Verb
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Quick answer
To change something into a different form or substance.
Synonyms and antonyms
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Which word fits the gap? "Alchemists once tried to _____ lead into gold."
Answer: transmute
In your own words, what does "transmute" mean?
To change something into a different form or substance.
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