transubstantiate

/ˈtræntsəbˌstæntʃiˈeɪt/
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Other forms: transubstantiated; transubstantiates

Definitions of transubstantiate
  1. verb
    change or alter in form, appearance, or nature
    “transubstantiate one element into another”
    synonyms: transform, transmute
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    sorcerise, sorcerize
    transform or change by means of sorcery
    stalinise, stalinize
    transform in accordance with Stalin's policies
    destalinise, destalinize
    counteract the effects and policies of Stalinism
    process, work, work on
    shape, form, or improve a material
    hot-work
    roll, press, forge, or shape (metal) while hot
    cold work, coldwork
    shape (metal) without heat
    overwork
    use too much
    make over, retread, rework
    use again in altered form
    rack
    work on a rack
    tool
    work with a tool
    till
    work land as by ploughing, harrowing, and manuring, in order to make it ready for cultivation
    type of:
    alter, change, modify
    cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
  2. verb
    change (the Eucharist bread and wine) into the body and blood of Christ
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    type of:
    transform, transmute
    change or alter in form, appearance, or nature
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