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Definition purify in British English

purify verb

[transitive] verb
/ˈpjʊərɪfaɪ/
1

to make something clean by removing dirty or harmful substances from it

Example

The rooms are fitted with systems that purify the air and water.

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2

to make a person holy or without evil

Example

the need to purify the soul

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2.1

to make something fit to be used for religious purposes

Example

holy vessels purified by a priest

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Definition purify in British English