purify
verb
pu·ri·fy
ˈpyu̇r-ə-ˌfī 
purified; purifying
: to make pure: such as
a
: to clear from material defilement or imperfection
b
: to free from guilt or moral or ceremonial blemish
c
: to free from undesirable elements
: to grow or become pure or clean
Examples of purify in a Sentence
We purified the water by boiling it.
You can purify the air with a filtration system.
a bottle of purified water
She believed she could purify herself through constant prayer.
Recent Examples on the Web
Enlarge / Active geology could have helped purify key chemicals needed for life.
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John Timmer, Ars Technica, 5 Apr. 2024
The 295-acre property is powered by solar energy, and rainwater is collected and purified for use in guest suites and the two chlorine-free pools.
—Kristin Braswell, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Feb. 2023
Making a vaccine involves purifying raw ingredients; formulating and adding stabilizers, preservatives, and adjuvants (substances that increase the immune response); and packaging doses into vials or syringes.
—Thomas J. Bollyky, Foreign Affairs, 27 July 2020
Guests are welcomed with tea, Japanese sweets (determined by the current micro-season), and Zuko (rubbing incense powder), a purifying Buddhist ritual meant to cleanse the spirit and set the tone for a halcyon stay.
—Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2024
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John Timmer, Ars Technica, 5 Apr. 2024
The 295-acre property is powered by solar energy, and rainwater is collected and purified for use in guest suites and the two chlorine-free pools.
—Kristin Braswell, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Feb. 2023
Making a vaccine involves purifying raw ingredients; formulating and adding stabilizers, preservatives, and adjuvants (substances that increase the immune response); and packaging doses into vials or syringes.
—Thomas J. Bollyky, Foreign Affairs, 27 July 2020
Guests are welcomed with tea, Japanese sweets (determined by the current micro-season), and Zuko (rubbing incense powder), a purifying Buddhist ritual meant to cleanse the spirit and set the tone for a halcyon stay.
—Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2024
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“Purify.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/purify. Accessed 30 Jun. 2024.
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purify
verb
pu·ri·fy
ˈpyu̇r-ə-ˌfī
purified; purifying
: to make or become pure
purification
noun
ˌpyu̇r-ə-fə-ˈkā-shən
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