Academic IELTS (Band 6-7) - Changing and Forming

to cause gradual destruction or damage of something

to transform from a liquid or flexible state into a stable, firm, or compact form

to convert a substance from a solid or liquid state into gas

to convert a liquid into gas

to make a substance one with a liquid

to melt a material or object with intense heat in order to join it with something else

to cause something or a group of things or people to divide into smaller parts or groups

to cause a profound change in the form, structure, or substance of something

to change something's nature, appearance, or substance into something different and usually better

to change organic material into stone or a stone-like substance

to change the form, appearance, or nature of something

to make minor changes to something so that it is more suitable or better

to develop mentally, physically, and emotionally

to change or adjust something in order to achieve a desired effect

to change something in a significant or fundamental way

to make something change from a particular state, condition or position to another

to change something in order to add variety to it

to slightly alter or move something in order to improve it or make it work better

to reduce the thickness or height of something, making it less raised or elevated in its shape or form

to crush something into small particles by rubbing or pressing it against a hard surface

to rub a surface with sandpaper or another abrasive material to smooth, shape, or remove imperfections

to force or shape a material, often a plastic or metal, through a die or a mold to create a specific form

to make a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling worse or more severe

to change from a gaseous state to a liquid state

to cause something to change into one or more crystals

to give a soft substance a particular shape or form by placing it into a mold or pressing it