spiritize

/ˈspɪrɪtaɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to imbue with, or as if with, a spirit or spirits; to give spiritual or supernatural quality to

“The poet tried to spiritize his words to convey the mystical atmosphere.”

2. verb

to give a spirit or an animating principle to

“The artist aimed to spiritize the painting with a sense of movement.”

3. verb

to introduce or suggest a supernatural or mysterious element into

“The detective tried to spiritize the crime scene to make it seem more intriguing.”

Synonyms

  • animate
  • imbue
  • infuse

Antonyms

  • dematerialize
  • secularize