sublime

To heat (a substance) in a container so as to convert it into a gas which then condenses in solid form on cooler parts of the container; (generally) to change (a solid substance) into a gas without breaking down or passing through the liquid state by heating it gently.

To obtain or purify (a substance) in this manner.

To raise (someone or an intangible thing) to a state of (especially moral or spiritual) excellence; to exalt.

To cause (someone or something) to ascend; to raise (someone or something) to a high position.

To cause (juice or sap) to rise in a plant.

Especially of the sun: to heat (something) and cause vapours, etc., to rise from it.

To purify (someone) from a bad influence or from sin.

To raise (someone) to a high office or status; to dignify, to exalt.

To raise (a physical thing) to a state of excellence; to improve.

Of a substance: to change from a solid into a gas without passing through the liquid state, with or without being heated.