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Synonyms of transfigure

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Another word for transfigure is develop. Other synonyms of transfigure are honor, transform, praise, evolve and worthy.

Synonyms and similar words for transfigure

verbTo transform the outward appearance of; to convert into a different form, state or substance.

  • developTo progress through a sequence of stages.
  • transmuteTo change or convert one thing to another, or from one state or form to another.
  • convert
  • evolveTo change or transform (something).
  • metamorphizeTo transform or change; metamorphose.
  • metamorphoseTo transform (something) so that it has a completely different appearance.
  • reconvertTo convert.
  • shift figurativelyTo change in form or character; switch.
  • transfigurateTo transfigure or transform.
  • transformTo change the nature, condition or function of; to change in nature, disposition, heart, character, etc.; to convert.
  • transmogrifyTo substantially or completely alter the form of.
  • draw figuratively, obsoleteTo change (something) into another thing; to convert, to transform.
  • transume archaicTo change, convert.

verbTo glorify or exalt.

  • extolTo praise; to make high.
  • laudTo praise; to glorify.
  • worthyTo render or treat as worthy.
  • aggrandizeTo make appear great or greater; to exalt.
  • applaudTo praise, or express approval for something or someone.
  • enthrone literary
  • appraiseTo praise; to commend.
  • bepraiseTo praise greatly or extravagantly.
  • commendTo praise or acclaim.
  • cry upTo extol, praise.
  • eulogizeTo praise, celebrate or pay homage to (someone), especially in an eloquent formal eulogy.
  • exaltTo honor; to hold in high esteem; to praise or worship.
  • glorifyTo exalt, or give glory or praise to (something or someone).
  • honorTo think of highly, to respect highly; to show respect for; to recognise the importance or spiritual value of.
  • idolizeTo adore excessively; to revere immoderately.
  • lionize
  • magnifyTo praise, glorify (someone or something, especially God).
  • panegyrizeTo praise, especially in an eloquent speech or in writing.
  • praiseTo give praise to; to commend, glorify, or worship.
  • puffTo praise with exaggeration; to flatter; to call public attention to by praises; to praise unduly.
  • revereTo honour in a form lesser than worship, e.g., a saint, or an idol.
  • speak well ofTo say good things about someone or something.
  • venerateTo revere or hold in awe.
  • belaud rareTo load with praise; praise greatly; extol.

Meaning of transfigure

  1. verb To transform the outward appearance of; to convert into a different form, state or substance.
  2. verb To glorify or exalt.

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Questions about synonyms of transfigure

What is another word for transfigure?
Transfigure has 37 synonyms on Word.ws, such as develop, honor, transform, praise, evolve, worthy, transmute and glorify.
What does transfigure mean?
Transfigure means to transform the outward appearance of; to convert into a different form, state or substance.

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