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Definition of Transfigure
1. Verb. Elevate or idealize, in allusion to Christ's transfiguration.
Exact synonyms: Glorify, Spiritualize
Generic synonyms: Alter, Change, Modify
Derivative terms: Transfiguration, Transfiguration, Transfiguration
Generic synonyms: Alter, Change, Modify
Derivative terms: Transfiguration, Transfiguration, Transfiguration
2. Verb. Change completely the nature or appearance of. "Jesus was transfigured after his resurrection"
Exact synonyms: Metamorphose, Transmogrify
Generic synonyms: Change By Reversal, Reverse, Turn
Derivative terms: Transfiguration, Transmogrification
Generic synonyms: Change By Reversal, Reverse, Turn
Derivative terms: Transfiguration, Transmogrification
Definition of Transfigure
1. v. t. To change the outward form or appearance of; to metamorphose; to transform.
Definition of Transfigure
1. [v -URED, -URING, -URES]
Medical Definition of Transfigure
1. 1. To change the outward form or appearance of; to metamorphose; to transform. 2. Especially, to change to something exalted and glorious; to give an ideal form to. "[Jesus] was transfigured before them; and his face did shine as the sun, and his raiment was white as the light." (Matt. Xvii. 2) Origin: F. Transfigurer, L. Transfigurare, transfiguratum; trans across, over + figurare to form, shape. See Figure. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)