change one's spots en · VERB
Etymology
From the proverb a leopard cannot change its spots.
Meanings
- To change one's basic nature.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| changing one's spots | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| changed one's spots | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| changed one's spots | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| changes one's spots | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic |