turn into
phrasal verb·2 senses·particle into
Meanings
Become something different
Why “into”? A person or thing changes from one form, state, or role to another.
“The caterpillar turned into a butterfly.”
“The rain turned into snow during the night.”
Change something so it becomes something different
“They turned the old station into a café.”
“We turned the spare room into an office.”
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change into
Same into pattern: transformation
Change from one form or state to another
convert into
Same into pattern: transformation
Change the form or purpose of something
develop into
Same into pattern: transformation
Gradually become a more complete or serious form
grow into
Same into pattern: transformation
Gradually become larger or more mature
make into
Same into pattern: transformation
Change or use something so it becomes another thing
turn about
Same base verb: turn
Reverse direction by 180°
turn against
Same base verb: turn
Stop supporting someone and become hostile to them
turn around
Same base verb: turn
Move so you face the other direction; Improve a situation that was failing
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