Verklären Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Verklären" is used as verb with the meaning of "to idealize", "to glorify" or "to transfigure".

Essential properties of "verklären"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: verklären
Simple past: verklärte
Participle: verklärt

regulartransitive

Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "verklären" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To beautify or idealize something"

Definition: "To beautify or idealize something, giving it a more positive aspect."
Translation(s): to idealize, to glorify, to transfigure, to romanticize
Synonym(s): verherrlichen, idealisieren
Antonym(s): entzaubern, ernüchtern
Related word(s): verklärt, Verklärung

📝 Some usage examples:

Er neigt dazu, die Vergangenheit zu verklären.He tends to idealize the past.
Die Medien verklären oft die Realität.The media often idealizes reality.
Sie verklären seine Taten als heldenhaft.They glorify his actions as heroic.

2.) "To spiritualize or mystify something"

Definition: "To give something a spiritual or mystical meaning."
Translation(s): spiritualize, mystify, transfigure
Synonym(s): mystifizieren, spiritualisieren
Antonym(s): banalisieren, trivialisieren
Related word(s): verklärt, Verklärung

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Künstler verklärt die Natur in seinen Gemälden.The artist spiritualizes nature in his paintings.
Die Religion verklärt das Leiden als Weg zur Erleuchtung.Religion mystifies suffering as a path to enlightenment.
Er verklärt den Tod als Übergang zu einer besseren Welt.He spiritualizes death as a transition to a better world.

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