spiritualize

/ˌspɪrɪtʃ(əw)əˈlaɪz/

Other forms: spiritualized; spiritualizing; spiritualizes

Definitions of spiritualize

1. verb

   give a spiritual meaning to; read in a spiritual sense
   synonyms: spiritualise

   antonyms:

   literalize

   make literal

   type of:

   construe, interpret, see

   make sense of; assign a meaning to
2. verb

   purify from the corrupting influences of the world
   “During his stay at the ashram he was spiritualized”

   synonyms: spiritualise

   type of:

   purge, purify, sanctify

   make pure or free from sin or guilt
3. verb

   elevate or idealize, in allusion to Christ's transfiguration
   synonyms: glorify, transfigure

   type of:

   alter, change, modify

   cause to change; make different; cause a transformation