purify Definition
- 1to remove dirty or harmful substances from something
- 2to make something pure or clean
Using purify: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "purify" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The water is purified by passing it through a filter.
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The air in the room was purified by the air conditioning system.
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The company aims to purify its manufacturing processes to reduce pollution.
purify Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with purify
Example
He went on a retreat to purify himself and reflect on his life.
purify one's intentions
to examine and clarify one's motives for doing something
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She decided to purify her intentions before making a decision.
self-purification
the process of cleansing oneself spiritually or morally
Example
Gandhi practiced self-purification through fasting and meditation.
Origins of purify
from Old French 'purifier', from Latin 'purus' meaning 'pure'
Summary: purify in Brief
To 'purify' [ˈpjʊrɪfaɪ] means to remove harmful or dirty substances from something, or to make something pure or clean. It can refer to physical processes like filtering water or air, as well as spiritual or moral practices like purifying oneself or one's intentions. Synonyms include 'cleanse,' 'clarify,' and 'sanitize.'
