verb🔗ShareTo change state from a solid to a gas without passing through the liquid state."The dry ice sublimated in the classroom, creating a cool, smoky effect as it turned directly into gas. "chemistryphysicsmaterialsubstanceprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo purify or refine a substance through such a change of state."The chemist sublimated the sulfur crystals to remove impurities and obtain a pure sample. "chemistrysubstancematerialprocessscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo modify the natural expression of a sexual or primitive instinct in a socially acceptable manner; to divert the energy of such an instinct into some acceptable activity."Instead of yelling when he was frustrated, he sublimated his anger by going for a long run. "mindhumansexsocietyemotioncharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo raise to a place of honor; to refine and exalt."The school's art program sublimated students' creativity, refining their skills and elevating their work to a higher level of artistic expression. "culturephilosophymindsoulachievementvaluebeingmoralcharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
