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purifyto remove dirty or harmful substances from something; to make morally or spiritually clean

Part of speech: VERB

Definition: to remove dirty or harmful substances from something; to make morally or spiritually clean

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpjʊrɪfaɪ/

Example Sentences

  • My grandmother believes that morning meditation can purify both mind and body
  • The new air purifier claims to purify even my dog's suspicious farts
  • Scientists are developing new methods to purify ocean water for drinking

purify

VERB

[/ˈpjʊrɪfaɪ/]

to remove dirty or harmful substances from something; to make morally or spiritually clean

The old alchemist works to purify murky water into crystal clear droplets.
💡 Concept

The old alchemist works to purify murky water into crystal clear droplets.

Purify to clarify, and specify the process!
🎵 Rhyme

Purify to clarify, and specify the process!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈpjʊrɪfaɪ/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈpjʊərɪfaɪ/

🌳Etymology

Rootpur
Suffix--ify

🎵Rhyme

clarifyverifyspecify
clarify
verify
specify

🔗Collocations

purify water
purify the air
purify one's soul
purify blood
purify metals
naturally purify

📝Examples

My grandmother believes that morning meditation can purify both mind and body

😄 Fun example

The new air purifier claims to purify even my dog's suspicious farts

Scientists are developing new methods to purify ocean water for drinking

After eating too much junk food, I decided to purify my diet with only vegetables for a week

📚Related Words

Synonyms

cleansepurgerefinesanitizedetoxify

Antonyms

contaminatepollutetaint

Related

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