Associations to the word «Transfigure»

Wiktionary

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

Dictionary definition

TRANSFIGURE, verb. Elevate or idealize, in allusion to Christ's transfiguration.
TRANSFIGURE, verb. Change completely the nature or appearance of; "In Kafka's story, a person metamorphoses into a bug"; "The treatment and diet transfigured her into a beautiful young woman"; "Jesus was transfigured after his resurrection".

Wise words

We should have a great fewer disputes in the world if words were taken for what they are, the signs of our ideas only, and not for things themselves.
John Locke