Psychology . to divert the energy of (a sexual or other biological impulse) from its immediate goal to one of a more acceptable social, moral, or aesthetic nature or use.

Chemistry .

to sublime (a solid substance); extract by this process.

to refine or purify (a substance).

to make nobler or purer

To read about great men sublimates ambition.

to become sublimated; undergo sublimation.

Chemistry . the crystals, deposit, or material obtained when a substance is sublimated.

purified or exalted; sublimated.