purify (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈpjʊərɪfaɪ/

Definition

To remove impurities, contaminants, or unwanted elements from a substance, making it pure or clean.

Examples

• The filtration system works to purify the drinking water.

• They used special herbs to purify the air in the room.

• The process aims to purify the metal before it can be used.

How to Use purify

purify X (collocation)

To make a substance or thing pure. — "The machine can purify the air."

purify oneself (collocation)

To cleanse oneself, often spiritually or morally. — "She went on a retreat to purify herself."

Synonyms of purify

Words with a similar meaning to purify:

• clean
• cleanse
• refine
• sterilize

Antonyms of purify

Words with the opposite meaning to purify:

• contaminate
• pollute

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