transform from vs transform by

Both 'transform from' and 'transform by' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Transform from' is used when describing the original state or starting point of the transformation, while 'transform by' is used when explaining the method or process of the transformation.

Last updated: April 01, 2024

transform from

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to describe the original state or starting point of a transformation.

Use 'transform from' when you want to indicate the original state or starting point of a transformation. For example, 'The caterpillar transforms from a larva into a butterfly.'

Examples:

The company transformed from a small startup into a global corporation.
The city transformed from a quiet town into a bustling metropolis.
The seed transforms from a tiny speck into a beautiful flower.
The student transforms from a novice into an expert.
The caterpillar transforms from a larva into a butterfly.

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At last, a more important European presence in Africa should transform from intention to reality.
Corporate items to be successful it needs a good spread, to transform from a cost to advertising investment.
The PV shall transform from being a product to being service, as it hashappened in telephony.
In only a few days, the woods completely transform from lush green to radiant shades of yellow.
The polarity of the weather revealed an otherworldly atmosphere where landscapes would transform from one moment to the next, almost like a mirage.
By using layers of light, this apartment can quickly transform from a busy dressing area to a quiet space for reading and studying, to a romantic getaway.
During this time, I immersed myself in spiritual practice as per the 8 aspects of the path of Guru's grace (Gurukrupāyoga), and I felt myself slowly transform from within.
Indeed, between August and November many strong explosions were observed, but the eruption did not transform from phreatic to magmatic. Finally the activity slowly decreased from November 1976 to June 1977, when the crisis was declared over.
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The Church "exists to evangelise" (EN 14), to "carry the good news to every layer of humanity and, with its influence, transform from within, renew humanity itself" (EN 18).
Recalls that the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF) has become a vital tool to help communities transform from uncompetitive industries to sustainable ones; stresses that the EGF should continue and, if needed, be expanded;
Transform from sun king to Caligula.
Choose Free Transform from the menu (Edit -> Free Transform) and change the size of the drawing so that it will fit completely above the surface of the paper.
Choose Edit -> Free Transform from the menu and resize the photo of the girl to cover the entire texture (in this case the option to preserve the proportions of the image should be checked in Options).
I'll help you transform from her-mie to her man.

Alternatives:

evolve from
change from
shift from
convert from
transition from

transform by

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to describe the method or process of a transformation.

Use 'transform by' when you want to explain the method or process of a transformation. For example, 'The dough transforms by baking it in the oven.'