Synonyms for

Purify

Verb / ˈpjʊrʌˌfaɪ / Another word for purify — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To remove impurities or unwanted elements from something.

Synonyms & similar words

sanctify makepure distill sublimate purge cleanse clarify refine filter sanitize decontaminate sterilize distill strain purge flush clear disinfect fumigate detoxify exorcise expunge evacuate chasten sift

Example sentences

  1. She used a water filter to purify the tap water.
  2. The priest will purify the church with holy water.
  3. The air purifier helped to purify the polluted air.
  4. The chemist will purify the chemicals before using them in the experiment.
  5. The soap will purify your skin and remove dirt and oil.

Quotes

  • Our scientific power has outrun our spiritual power. We have guided missiles and misguided men. - Martin Luther King Jr.
  • The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched - they must be felt with the heart. - Helen Keller
  • Let us not seek the Republican answer or the Democratic answer, but the right answer. Let us not seek to fix the blame for the past. Let us accept our own responsibility for the future. - John F. Kennedy

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