purify

/ˈpjʊrəˌfaɪ/
verb
  1. 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.
  2. 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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