purify
/ˈpjʊrəˌfaɪ/
verb
- To remove unwanted substances from something, making it clean or pure.
- This machine purifies the air by removing dust and pollen.
- The refinery purifies crude oil into gasoline.
- You should purify the water before drinking it.
- To make something free from evil, sin, or moral corruption.
- She tried to purify her thoughts through meditation.
- The ceremony was meant to purify the community of its past wrongs.
- Many religions have rituals to purify the soul.
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