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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airmail.news, 25 Jan. 2025
Clay ingredients like kaolin or bentonite can help minimize the appearance of whiteheads by purifying the skin and reducing oiliness.11
Non-Comedogenic Products
Choose skincare and makeup products labeled as non-comedogenic, meaning they are formulated not to clog pores.
—William Truswell, Verywell Health, 22 Jan. 2025
Indulgences are pardons believed to eliminate earthly suffering or time in purgatory – where the Catholic Church teaches that people who have confessed their sins are purified before entering heaven.
—Heidi A. Campbell, The Conversation, 17 Jan. 2025
Kaolin, papain, tapioca starch, and magnesium carbonate are also featured to amplify these purifying effects.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Purify.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/purify. Accessed 10 Feb. 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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