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SUBLIMATE

(noun, adj.sat, verb)

Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Sublimate.

How to pronounce sublimate:

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Sublimate - as a noun

The product of vaporization of a solid

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
gas4
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Sublimate - as an adjective satellite

Made pure

Sublimate - as a verb

Direct energy or urges into useful activities

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
airt4redirect11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Make more subtle or refined

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
rarefy12subtilize20

Remove impurities from, increase the concentration of, and separate through the process of distillation

Example: "Purify the water"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
distill8make purepurify14
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
ameliorate12amend8better8improve14meliorate11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Change or cause to change directly from a solid into a vapor without first melting

Example: "Sublime iodine"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sublime11

Vaporize and then condense right back again

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sublime11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
change12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"She learned to sublimate her anger through yoga and meditation."
"He tried to sublimate his desire for revenge into a productive outlet."
"The artist used his creativity as a way to sublimate his inner conflicts."
"The team captain encouraged the players to sublimate their individual goals for the sake of the team's success."
"She found a way to sublimate her grief by channeling it into charity work."
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Word Game Points

Is SUBLIMATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, sublimate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SUBLIMATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is SUBLIMATE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, sublimate is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SUBLIMATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is SUBLIMATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, sublimate is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SUBLIMATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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