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TRANSFIGURE

Pronunciation (US):

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 I. (verb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Change completely the nature or appearance of

Example:

Jesus was transfigured after his resurrection

Synonyms:

metamorphose; transfigure; transmogrify

Classified under:

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc.

Hypernyms (to "transfigure" is one way to...):

change by reversal; reverse; turn (change to the contrary)

Sentence frame:

Something ----s

Derivation:

transfiguration (a striking change in appearance or character or circumstances)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Elevate or idealize, in allusion to Christ's transfiguration

Synonyms:

glorify; spiritualize; transfigure

Classified under:

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc.

Hypernyms (to "transfigure" is one way to...):

alter; change; modify (cause to change; make different; cause a transformation)

Sentence frame:

Somebody ----s somebody

Derivation:

transfiguration (the act of transforming so as to exalt or glorify)

Transfiguration ((New Testament) the sudden emanation of radiance from the person of Jesus)

Transfiguration ((Christianity) a church festival held in commemoration of the Transfiguration of Jesus)

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