miraculize

/ˌmɪrəkʌlˈaɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to make or declare something a miracle, or to make something seem miraculous

“The magician’s trick seemed to miraculize the missing object.”

2. verb

to cause or effect a miraculous event, or to bring about something extraordinary

“The scientist’s discovery was said to miraculize the treatment of a previously incurable disease.”

3. verb

to attribute or explain something as a miracle, often without evidence

“Many people began to miraculize the recovery of the patient, claiming divine intervention.”

Synonyms

  • enchant
  • transfigure
  • transform

Antonyms

  • disappoint
  • dissatisfy