transfigure
transfigure · transfigures · transfigured · transfiguring
To transform the outward appearance ofTo transform the outward appearance of; to convert into a different form, state or substance.
UK/tɹænsˈfɪɡə(ɹ)/US/tɹænsˈfɪɡjɚ/
Meaning
2 senses(transitive)To transform the outward appearance of; to convert into a different form, state or substance.
(transitive)To glorify or exalt.
More definitions
- elevate or idealize, in allusion to Christ's transfiguration
- change completely the nature or appearance of
Translations
2 languagesOrigin
From Old French transfigurer.From Old French transfigurer.
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Forms
transfigures, transfiguring, transfigured, transfigured| Base form | transfigure · to transfigure |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | transfigures |
| Present participle | transfiguring |
| Past simple | transfigured |
| Past participle | transfigured |
regular · Lesson
Synonyms
39 synonymsdevelopA2convertB2drawA1evolveB2shiftB1transformB1laudC2worthyB1applaudB1commendC1exaltB2glorifyB2honorB2idolizeB2
Close in meaning
- elevate or idealize, in allusion to Christ's transfiguration:glorifyspiritualize
- change completely the nature or appearance of:metamorphosetransmogrify
Word family
9 related wordsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle