Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sublimate
verb
/ˈsʌb.lɪ.meɪt/
Definition
To transform a solid directly into a gas or vapor without passing through the liquid state.
Examples
- After the ice cubes were left out in the sun, they began to sublimate, disappearing into vapor.
- He decided to sublimate his aggressive energy into competitive sports instead of harmful behavior.
Meaning
In a broader sense, it can also refer to the process of redirecting an impulse or desire into a more socially acceptable activity.
Synonyms
- evaporate
- refine
- redirect
- transform
