purify
verb
pu·ri·fy ˈpyu̇r-ə-ˌfī 
purified; purifying
transitive verb
: 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
intransitive verb
: to grow or become pure or clean
purifier
ˈpyu̇r-ə-ˌfī(-ə)r
noun 
Synonyms
- cleanse
- purge
- sanctify
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Example Sentences
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.
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Malia Griggs, SELF, 9 Sep. 2022 Core 600S air purifier can purify mid- to large-size spaces quickly. Jodhaira Rodriguez, Good Housekeeping, 16 Aug. 2022 The distillation is to purify the tequila and concentrate the alcohol. Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 22 July 2022 The facility takes water from treatment plants in Whittier and Pomona and can purify 14.8 million gallons of water per day. Los Angeles Times, 17 July 2022 Summer is a great time to purify and renew skin with this Prince Charcoal Detox Clay Mask by Fleur & Bee. Olivia O'bryon, Forbes, 10 July 2022 This Sephora best-selling formula does just that — it's made with two different kinds of salicylic acid that penetrate deeply into skin to purify pores and get rid of acne-causing bacteria. Catharine Malzahn, Good Housekeeping, 6 June 2022 Historically, scientists had to create mutations one nucleotide or amino acid at a time, then purify the mutant protein and assess its function. Quanta Magazine, 11 Jan. 2022 This R+Co rinse features the star ingredient to cleanse and purify, plus glycerin and tamanu seed oil for locking in moisture and fortifying strands. Sam Peters, ELLE, 26 July 2022 See More
Malia Griggs, SELF, 9 Sep. 2022 Core 600S air purifier can purify mid- to large-size spaces quickly. Jodhaira Rodriguez, Good Housekeeping, 16 Aug. 2022 The distillation is to purify the tequila and concentrate the alcohol. Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 22 July 2022 The facility takes water from treatment plants in Whittier and Pomona and can purify 14.8 million gallons of water per day. Los Angeles Times, 17 July 2022 Summer is a great time to purify and renew skin with this Prince Charcoal Detox Clay Mask by Fleur & Bee. Olivia O'bryon, Forbes, 10 July 2022 This Sephora best-selling formula does just that — it's made with two different kinds of salicylic acid that penetrate deeply into skin to purify pores and get rid of acne-causing bacteria. Catharine Malzahn, Good Housekeeping, 6 June 2022 Historically, scientists had to create mutations one nucleotide or amino acid at a time, then purify the mutant protein and assess its function. Quanta Magazine, 11 Jan. 2022 This R+Co rinse features the star ingredient to cleanse and purify, plus glycerin and tamanu seed oil for locking in moisture and fortifying strands. Sam Peters, ELLE, 26 July 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle English purifien, from Anglo-French purifier, from Latin purificare, from Latin purus + -ificare -ify
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense
Kids Definition
purify
verb
pu·ri·fy ˈpyu̇r-ə-ˌfī
purified; purifying
: to make pure : free from impurities
purifying 1 of 2
adjective
as in cleansing
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- cleansing
- purificatory
- moving
- affecting
- cathartic
- touching
- impressive
- stirring
- expressive
- feeling
- emotional
- meaningful
- poignant
- impactful
- provoking
- responsive
- eloquent
- passionate
- stimulating
- excitable
- inspirational
- demonstrative
- significant
- rousing
- exciting
- sensitive
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- repressive
- unaffecting
- unemotional
- unimpressive
purifying
2 of 2verb
1
as in purging
to free from moral guilt or blemish especially ceremonially Catholics go to confession to be purified Synonyms & Similar Words
- purging
- cleansing
- healing
- sanctifying
- restoring
- refining
- improving
- regenerating
- amending
- uplifting
- elevating
- ennobling
- clearing
- vindicating
- exonerating
- acquitting
- absolving
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- degrading
- corrupting
- defiling
- debasing
- staining
- poisoning
- debauching
- warping
- depraving
- perverting
- demeaning
- profaning
- tarnishing
- prostituting
- sullying
2
as in filtering
to remove usually visible impurities from purify the water by distillation Synonyms & Similar Words
- filtering
- refining
- clarifying
- cleaning
- extracting
- washing
- purging
- fining
- distilling
- processing
- cleansing
- clearing
- rectifying
- sifting
- decontaminating
- garbling
- disinfecting
- sanitizing
- leaching
- sieving
- screening
- elutriating
- bolting
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- contaminating
- clouding
- polluting
- dulling
- muddying
- soiling
- dirtying
- defiling
- tainting
- fouling
- sullying
- besmirching
- begriming