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to purify
01
to clean and improve the quality of a substance by removing impurities and increasing its concentration
Transitive: to purify a substance
Example
The water treatment plant regularly purifies drinking water before distribution.
To obtain high-quality essential oils, manufacturers carefully purify plant extracts through distillation.
The scientist devised a method to purify the compound by distillation in the laboratory.
02
to remove guilt, moral flaws, or impurities from someone or something
Transitive: to purify a person or their spirits
Example
The ceremony was believed to purify the participants before the sacred event.
The ritual was designed to purify the soul and restore inner peace.
He confessed his mistakes, hoping to purify his conscience.
03
to undergo a process of becoming free from impurities or morally flawless
Intransitive
Example
Her mind seemed to purify after days of meditation and silence.
The spirit was believed to purify after enduring trials and challenges.
He meditated daily to help his mind purify from negative thoughts.
Example
The water treatment plant regularly purifies drinking water before distribution.
To obtain high-quality essential oils, manufacturers carefully purify plant extracts through distillation.
The scientist devised a method to purify the compound by distillation in the laboratory.
Distilleries use various methods to purify alcohol and achieve a higher concentration.
In the lab, students learn how to purify solvents by distillation in organic chemistry experiments.
