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refine

The correct spelling is refine.

How to pronounce refine

verb

IPA: /ɹɪˈfaɪn/

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The correct spelling is refine. To purify; reduce to a fine, unmixed, or pure state; to free from impurities. For example: "to refine gold"

Usage Examples

to refine gold

a refined style

to refine someone's language

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To purify; reduce to a fine, unmixed, or pure state; to free from impurities.
  2. 2.To become pure; to be cleared of impure matter.
  3. 3.To purify of coarseness, vulgarity, inelegance, etc.; to polish.
  4. 4.To improve in accuracy, delicacy, or excellence.
  5. 5.To make nice or subtle.

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