transfigure

/tɹansfˈɪɡə/

/tɹænsfˈɪɡjɚ/

to transfigure

MAIN VERB

change completely the nature or appearance of

elevate or idealize, in allusion to Christ's transfiguration

synonyms : glorify

Examples

1. Basically death is transfiguring.

2. Matter could be transfigured so there was a rationale for the Holy Image in church.

3. According to the New Testament, Jesus transfigured himself on a mountain.

4. She represented Zeus as a philanderer, transfiguring himself to ensnare women: a swan for Leda, a bull for Europa, a shower of gold for Danae.