mu·tate 
/ˈmju:ˌteɪt/ verb
mu·tates; mu·tat·ed; mu·tat·ing /ˈmju:ˌteɪt/ verb 1 biology a [+ obj] : to cause (a gene) to change and create an unusual characteristic in a plant or animal : to cause mutation in (a gene)
▪ a disease that mutates genes in humans ▪ a group of mutated genes
b [no obj] : to change and cause an unusual characteristic to develop in a plant or animal
▪ The cells mutated. 2 [no obj] : to change into something very different
▪ Over time, her feelings mutated from hatred into love. ▪ opera singers mutating into pop stars
▪ a disease that mutates genes in humans ▪ a group of mutated genes
b [no obj] : to change and cause an unusual characteristic to develop in a plant or animal
▪ The cells mutated.
▪ Over time, her feelings mutated from hatred into love. ▪ opera singers mutating into pop stars
