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Definition of sublimate verb from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary

sublimate

verb

NAmE//ˈsʌbləˌmeɪt//

sublimate something (psychology)Verb Forms present simple I / you / we / they sublimate

he / she / it sublimates

past simple sublimated

-ing form sublimating

to direct your energy, especially sexual energy, to socially acceptable activities such as work, exercise, art, etc. synonym channel

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sublimation

NAmE//ˌsʌbləˈmeɪʃn//

noun [uncountable]See sublimate in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

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