purify
verb
pu·ri·fy
ˈpyu̇r-ə-ˌfī 
purified; purifying
: 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
: to grow or become pure or clean
Examples of purify in a Sentence
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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Erin Parker, Allure, 3 Jan. 2025
Try this steamer from Dr. Dennis Gross, $159 at Sephora, for a professional-level device that delivers micro-steam technology to intensely hydrate and visibly purify your skin.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 3 Jan. 2025
Ellen has not really succumbed to his seduction, but has sacrificed herself for a noble cause, ensuring her soul is purified and free, not bound to the damned soul of the undead Orlok.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
Especially good for sensitive skin types, this wash is formulated with eucalyptus and amino acids to purify and hydrate, while surfactants erase the day's grime.
—Deanna Pai, Allure, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Purify.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/purify. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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purify
verb
pu·ri·fy
ˈpyu̇r-ə-ˌfī
purified; purifying
: to make or become pure
purification
noun
ˌpyu̇r-ə-fə-ˈkā-shən
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