1. (

• spiritualize ,
• spiritualise

) give a spiritual meaning to; read in a spiritual sense ;

2. (

• transfigure ,
• glorify ,
• spiritualize ,

) elevate or idealize, in allusion to Christ's transfiguration ;

3. (

• spiritualize ,
• spiritualise

) purify from the corrupting influences of the world; "During his stay at the ashram he was spiritualized" ;