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verbmake more complex, intricate, or richer
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verbreduce to a fine, unmixed, or pure state; separate from extraneous matter or cleanse from impurities
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verbimprove or perfect by pruning or polishingtype of:
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verbattenuate or reduce in vigor, strength, or intensity by polishing or purifyingtype of:
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verbmake more precise or increase the discriminatory powers of
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verbtreat or prepare so as to put in a usable condition
Examples of refine
- "refine a design or pattern"
- "refine sugar"
- "refine one's style of writing"
- "many valuable nutrients are refined out of the foods in our modern diet"
- "refine a method of analysis"
- "refine the constant in the equation"
- "refine paper stock"
- "refine pig iron"
- "refine oil"