depurate

[dih-pyuh-reyt]

depurate Definition

• 1. to purify or cleanse something by removing impurities
• 2. to refine or improve something by removing unwanted elements

Using depurate: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "depurate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The water is depurated before it is used for drinking.

• Example

  The company depurated its product line to focus on high-quality items.

• Example

  The artist depurated his style over time, removing unnecessary elements from his work.

depurate Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for depurate

• purify
• cleanse
• clarify
• filter
• refine

Antonyms for depurate

• pollute
• contaminate
• taint

Phrases with depurate

• depurate the blood

  to remove impurities from the blood, often through medical treatment

  Example

  The patient had to undergo a procedure to depurate his blood.

• depurate the language

  to refine or purify language by removing vulgar or unnecessary words or expressions

  Example

  The writer depurated his language to make it more suitable for a wider audience.

• depurate the mind

  to purify or cleanse the mind of negative thoughts or emotions

  Example

  Meditation can help depurate the mind and promote mental clarity.

Origins of depurate

from Latin 'de-', meaning 'completely', and 'purare', meaning 'to purify'

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Summary: depurate in Brief

The verb 'depurate' [dih-pyuh-reyt] means to purify or cleanse something by removing impurities or refine and improve something by removing unwanted elements. It can refer to physical substances like water or blood, as well as abstract concepts like language or the mind. Examples include 'The water is depurated before it is used for drinking.' and 'The artist depurated his style over time, removing unnecessary elements from his work.'