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spiritualize (v.)

1630s, from spiritual (adj.) + -ize, or from French spiritualiser. Related: Spiritualize; spiritualizing; spiritualization.

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Definitions of spiritualize from WordNet

spiritualize (v.)
give a spiritual meaning to; read in a spiritual sense;
Synonyms: spiritualise
spiritualize (v.)
elevate or idealize, in allusion to Christ's transfiguration;
Synonyms: transfigure / glorify
spiritualize (v.)
purify from the corrupting influences of the world;
During his stay at the ashram he was spiritualized
Synonyms: spiritualise
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