purify

CEFRB2

/ˈpjʊəɹɪfaɪ/

verb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    verb

    To remove harmful or unwanted substances from something.

  2. 02

    verb

    Extra detail

    To become pure.

Examples

  • Sami wanted to know how to purify himself as a Muslim.

  • Houseplants help purify the air.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1
Synonyms
2

Deep Dive

verb

Extra meanings

  1. To free from guilt or sin.

  2. To cleanse, or rid of impurities.

More examples

In context

  • Iodine is used to purify water.

  • The modern arts deviate from the standards set forth by the divine—art should be used to purify one’s heart and improve one’s morality.

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To make water safe to drink, we must blank it by removing harmful bacteria and chemicals.

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Origin

verb

From Middle English purifien, purifyen, from Old French purifier, purifiier, from Latin pūrificō, pūrificāre, from pūrus (“pure; clean”).