English Explanatory Dictionary

transfigure

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To transform the outward appearance of; to convert into a different form, state or substance.
  2. To glorify or exalt.

Pronunciation

/tɹænsˈfɪɡjɚ/ /tɹænsˈfɪɡə(ɹ)/ /tɹɑːnsˈfɪɡə(ɹ)/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-transfigure.wav

Word forms

transfigure transfigures transfiguring transfigured

Etymology

From Old French transfigurer.

Synonyms

develop transmute convert draw evolve metamorphize metamorphose reconvert shift transfigurate transfigure transform transmogrify transume extol laud worthy aggrandize applaud enthrone appraise belaud bepraise commend cry up eulogize exalt glorify honor idolize lionize magnify panegyrize praise puff revere speak well of venerate

Related words

transfigurate transfiguration transfigurative transfigurement transfiguringly
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