sublimate

verb
UK: /ˈsʌblɪmeɪt/
US: /ˈsʌblɪmeɪt/

  1. To express unacceptable feelings in a way that is socially acceptable.

    1. He tried to sublimate his anger.
    2. She sublimated her grief by pouring her energy into her work after the loss.

  2. To change directly from a solid into a gas without first becoming a liquid.

    1. Dry ice will sublimate if left at room temperature.
    2. The mothballs slowly sublimate, releasing a strong odor that deters insects.

Synonyms

redirect divert rechannel vaporize
sublimate transitive-verb

  1. To purify or refine something; to make it more elevated or noble.

    1. The goal is to sublimate base desires.
    2. Artists often sublimate personal experiences into universal themes in their work.
sublimate adjective

  1. Having been transformed from a solid to a gaseous state.

    1. The sublimated substance left no residue.
    2. The collected sublimated material was analyzed for purity after condensation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "sublimate" in English means: To express unacceptable feelings in a way that is socially acceptable., To change directly from a solid into a gas without first becoming a liquid..

The phonetic transcription of "sublimate" is /ˈsʌblɪmeɪt/ in British English and /ˈsʌblɪmeɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "sublimate": redirect, divert, rechannel, vaporize.

Example usage of "sublimate": "He tried to sublimate his anger.". More examples on the page.