Difference between Sublimate and Sublime

What is the difference between Sublimate and Sublime?

Sublimate as a verb is to change state from a solid to a gas (or from a gas to a solid) without passing through the liquid state (transitive or intransitive) while Sublime as a verb is to sublimate.

Sublimate

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To change state from a solid to a gas (or from a gas to a solid) without passing through the liquid state (transitive or intransitive) To purify or refine a substance through such a change of state. To modify the natural expression of a sexual or primitive instinct in a socially acceptable manner; to divert the energy of such an instinct into some acceptable activity. To raise to a place of honor.

Sublime

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Noble and majestic.Impressive and awe-inspiring.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To sublimate.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: something sublime

Example sentence: I'm sorry my existence is not very noble or sublime.

We hope you now know whether to use Sublimate or Sublime in your sentence.

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