Meaning of the word sublimate in English

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sublimate

US /ˈsʌb.lə.meɪt/

UK /ˈsʌb.lə.meɪt/

to redirect the energy of a primitive or instinctual impulse into a more socially acceptable activity

Example:

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He tried to sublimate his anger into creative writing.

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Artists often sublimate their personal struggles into their work.

Synonym:

channel divert transform convert redirect

to change directly from solid to vapor without melting

Example:

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Dry ice will sublimate at room temperature.

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Iodine can also sublimate when heated.

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