sublimate

[US]/ˈsʌblɪmeɪt/
[UK]/ˈsʌblɪmeɪt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt. to elevate (instinct) and purify (substance)
n. sublimation
Word Forms
Present Participlesublimating
Past Tensesublimated
Past Participlesublimated
Third Person Singularsublimates
Pluralsublimates

Example Sentences

sublimate your emotions

people who will sublimate sexuality into activities which help to build up and preserve civilization.

attractive rhythms are sublimated and integrated into a much larger context.

to sublimate one's desires

the artist used his creativity to sublimate his pain

sublimating negative emotions into positive actions

finding a way to sublimate stress through exercise

sublimating grief through writing

to sublimate energy into productivity

the chef sublimated simple ingredients into a gourmet dish

sublimating fear into courage

the company aims to sublimate its brand image

sublimating passion into art

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