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PURIFY

(verb)

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There are 3 meanings of the word Purify.

How to pronounce purify:

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Purify - as a verb

Remove impurities from, increase the concentration of, and separate through the process of distillation

Example: "Purify the water"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
distill8make puresublimate13
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
ameliorate12amend8better8improve14meliorate11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Make pure or free from sin or guilt

Example: "He left the monastery purified"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
purge8sanctify16
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
alter5change12modify15
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Become clean or pure or free of guilt and sin

Example: "The hippies came to the ashram in order to purify"

Example Sentences

"I need to purify the water before drinking it."
"The air purifier helps to purify the indoor air."
"The water treatment plant uses chemicals to purify the wastewater."
"The priest performed a ritual to purify the temple."
"We need to purify the impurities in the gold to make it more valuable."
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Word Game Points

Is PURIFY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, purify is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PURIFY has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is PURIFY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, purify is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PURIFY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is PURIFY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, purify is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PURIFY has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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