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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
Examples
In the lab, students learn how to purify solvents by distillation in organic chemistry experiments.
Distilleries use various methods to purify alcohol and achieve a higher concentration.
02
to remove guilt, moral flaws, or impurities from someone or something
Transitive: to purify a person or their spirits
Examples
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
Examples
Over time, her intentions seemed to purify, becoming selfless and genuine.
He meditated daily to help his mind purify from negative thoughts.
