transfigure

verb
/trænsˈfɪɡjʊər/

Meaning

To transform the outward appearance or form, often in a way that elevates or glorifies.

Example Sentences

The artist managed to transfigure simple clay into a beautiful sculpture.

Synonyms

transform, change, metamorphose, alter, convert

Antonyms

preserve, retain, keep

Collocations

transfigure into, transfigure the face, transfigure reality

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