sublimate — to channel or transform an instinct or impulse into a culturally higher or socially more acceptable activity
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to channel or transform an instinct or impulse into a culturally higher or socially more acceptable activity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsʌblɪmeɪt/
Korean meaning: 본능이나 충동을 문화적으로 더 높거나 사회적으로 더 수용 가능한 활동으로 승화시키다
Korean pronunciation: **서**블리메이트
Example Sentences
- The therapist suggested she sublimate her road rage into kickboxing classes.
- Instead of arguing with his boss, he sublimated his frustration into writing satirical short stories.
- Camphor sublimates easily, which is why mothballs gradually disappear.
sublimate
VERB//ˈsʌblɪmeɪt//
to channel or transform an instinct or impulse into a culturally higher or socially more acceptable activity
to channel or transform an instinct or impulse into a culturally higher or socially more acceptable activity
From rough estimate to ultimate sublimate!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'sublimatus'에서 유래했으며, 이는 '높이 들어올리다, 고상하게 하다'라는 의미의 'sublimare'에서 나왔습니다. 원래는 연금술에서 물질을 정화하는 과정을 가리켰습니다.
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📝Examples
“The therapist suggested she sublimate her road rage into kickboxing classes.”
“Instead of arguing with his boss, he sublimated his frustration into writing satirical short stories.”
“Camphor sublimates easily, which is why mothballs gradually disappear.”
“He sublimated his heartbreak into composing the most beautiful symphony of his career.”
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