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Meaning of refine

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

refine

Pronunciation:/ɹɪˈfaɪn/

verb

Definitions

  1. To purify; reduce to a fine, unmixed, or pure state; to free from impurities.

    Example: to refine gold

  2. To become pure; to be cleared of impure matter.

  3. To purify of coarseness, vulgarity, inelegance, etc.; to polish.

    Example: a refined style

  4. To improve in accuracy, delicacy, or excellence.