Mutate

Synonyms of mutate

• change
• evolve
• transform

Antonyms of mutate

• stabilize
• remain unchanged
• stay the same

Collocations of mutate

genetic mutation

Frequency: 80 %

The scientist studied the genetic mutation in the lab.

mutate genes

Frequency: 75 %

The mutation affected the functioning of certain genes.

mutate into

Frequency: 70 %

The caterpillar will soon mutate into a butterfly.

mutate rapidly

Frequency: 65 %

The virus was able to mutate rapidly, making it difficult to control.

mutate cells

Frequency: 60 %

The radiation caused the cells to mutate and become cancerous.

Idiomatic Expressions for mutate

• Phrase: mutate beyond recognition
  Meaning: to change so much that it is no longer recognizable
  Usage: Over time, the cityscape mutated beyond recognition.