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refine

/rɪ'faɪn/

Synonyms of refine Antonyms of refine Examples of refine Usage of refine Parts of refine Definition that contains refine Words sounding like refine Explanation of refine

verb
make more complex, intricate, or richer
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"refine a design or pattern"

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complicate elaborate rarify

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change alter modify
verb
reduce to a fine, unmixed, or pure state; separate from extraneous matter or cleanse from impurities
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"refine sugar"

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rectify

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purify make pure sublimate distill
verb
improve or perfect by pruning or polishing
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"refine one's style of writing"

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down fine-tune polish

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amend better improve ameliorate meliorate
verb
attenuate or reduce in vigor, strength, or intensity by polishing or purifying
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"many valuable nutrients are refined out of the foods in our modern diet"

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attenuate
verb
make more precise or increase the discriminatory powers of
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"refine a method of analysis" "refine the constant in the equation"

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alter change modify
verb
treat or prepare so as to put in a usable condition
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"refine paper stock" "refine pig iron" "refine oil"

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process treat

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