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pu·ri·fy

purify

 
 
pronunciation:
pyuh rih faI
parts of speech:
transitive verb, intransitive verb
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part of speech: transitive verb
inflections: purifies, purifying, purified
definition 1: to free from dirt, contamination, or other unwanted elements.
Chemicals as well as filters are used to purify the drinking water.
synonyms:
decontaminate, sanitize
antonyms:
adulterate, contaminate, corrupt, defile, pollute, soil, taint
similar words:
clarify, clean, cleanse, clear, deodorize, disinfect, distill, filter, freshen, isolate, purge, rarefy, refine, sterilize
definition 2: to rid of guilt and sin; make spiritually pure.
synonyms:
cleanse, purge, sanctify
antonyms:
pollute
similar words:
absolve, chasten, consecrate, exculpate, exonerate, redeem, rid, wash
 
part of speech: intransitive verb
definition: to become pure.
synonyms:
purge
similar words:
clear, rarefy
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derivations: purification (n.), purifier (n.)
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