transfigure

(verb)

verb

1. elevate or idealize, in allusion to Christ's transfiguration

Similar word(s): glorify, spiritualize

Definition categories: change, alter, modify

2. change completely the nature or appearance of

- The treatment and diet transfigured her into a beautiful young woman

- Jesus was transfigured after his resurrection

Similar word(s): metamorphose, transmogrify

Definition categories: change, reverse, turn