Category:Transfigure

Trans*fig"ure, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Transfigured; p. pr. & vb. n. Transfiguring.] Etym: [f. transfigurer, l. transfigurare, Transfiguratum; trans across, over + figurare to form, shape. See Figure, v. t.]

1. To change the outward form or appearance of; to metamorphose; to Transform.

2. Especially, to change to something exalted and glorious; to give An ideal form to. [jesus] was transfigured before them; and his face did shine as the Sun, and his raiment was white as the light. Matt. xvii. 2.