Pronunciation: /ˈsʌbləˌmeɪt/
verb to divert or modify into a more refined or higher form, especially to sublimate one's desires into creative pursuits
A1 When you feel angry, it is important to sublimate your emotions in a healthy way.
A2 She tried to sublimate her sadness by painting a beautiful picture.
B1 In order to deal with his stress, he decided to sublimate it through exercise and meditation.
B2 The artist was able to sublimate his inner turmoil into a powerful piece of art.
C1 Through years of therapy, he learned how to sublimate his negative thoughts into positive actions.
C2 The writer was able to sublimate his personal experiences into a bestselling novel.
formal In chemistry, to sublimate means to transform a solid substance directly into a gas without passing through the liquid state.
informal I learned a cool trick to sublimate ice cubes using dry ice.
slang Some people believe that exercising helps them sublimate their stress and negative emotions.
figurative Through art, she was able to sublimate her pain and turn it into something beautiful.
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