purify
/ˈpjʊəɹɪfaɪ/
verb
🇬🇧 UK
/ˈpjʊəɹɪfaɪ/
🇺🇸 US
/ˈpjʊəɹɪfaɪ/
Meaning
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Meaning 1 · verb
To cleanse, or rid of impurities.
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Meaning 2 · verb
To free from guilt or sin.
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Meaning 3 · verb
To become pure.
How this word is used
- Everyday “In everyday speech, people use “purify” when they mean: to cleanse, or rid of impurities..”
- Academic “Scholars may discuss “purify” carefully in formal writing.”
- Business “Teams often rely on clear use of “purify” in professional communication.”
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