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 Definitions of transfigure  [ænsˈfɪg yər;]  

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Definition of 'transfigure' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (v.t.) transfigure
to change in outward form or appearance; transform.

2.  transfigure
to change so as to glorify or exalt.

Etymology:  (1250–1300; ME < L trānsfigūrāre to change in shape. See trans -, figure)

Definition of 'transfigure' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (verb) transfigure, glorify, spiritualize
elevate or idealize, in allusion to Christ's transfiguration

2. (verb) metamorphose, transfigure, transmogrify
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"


Definition of 'transfigure' Webster Dictionary 

1. (verb) transfigure
to change the outward form or appearance of; to metamorphose; to transform

2. (verb) transfigure
especially, to change to something exalted and glorious; to give an ideal form to



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