refine — 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
Removing impurities to make pure
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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'.
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“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.”
“The company refined its marketing strategy to target younger consumers.”
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