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refine (리-파인 (강세: 파인))to make something purer or of higher quality by removing unwanted elements

Part of speech: VERB

Definition: to make something purer or of higher quality by removing unwanted elements

Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈfaɪn/

Korean meaning: 정제하다, 세련되게 하다

Korean pronunciation: 리-파인 (강세: 파인)

Example Sentences

  • The chef spent years refining his secret sauce recipe until customers started crying tears of joy.
  • Scientists refine data to get more accurate results.
  • She refined her argument after realizing her cat was a better debater than she was.

refine

VERB

//rɪˈfaɪn//

to make something purer or of higher quality by removing unwanted elements

refine concept
💡 Concept

Removing impurities to make pure

refine rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Refine the design to define perfection!

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/rɪˈfaɪn/
🇬🇧 UK/rɪˈfaɪn/

🌳Etymology

Prefixre--
Rootfine

Origin

From Old French 'refiner', composed of the prefix 're-' (again) and 'finer' (to make fine), which derives from Latin 'finire' meaning 'to finish' or 'to make fine'.

🎵Rhyme

definedesigncombinedivine
define
design
combine
divine

🔗Collocations

refine oil
refine sugar
refine skills
refine the process
refine one's taste
highly refined

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The chef spent years refining his secret sauce recipe until customers started crying tears of joy.

Scientists refine data to get more accurate results.

😄 Fun example

She refined her argument after realizing her cat was a better debater than she was.

The company refined its marketing strategy to target younger consumers.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

improveenhancepurifypolishperfect

Antonyms

worsencontaminatecorrupt

Related

refinedrefinementrefineryfinedefine

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