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purify

verb

  1. to remove extraneous substances; to remove impurities; to make pure
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Pronunciation: /ˈpjʊəɹɪfaɪ/ / /ˈpjɔːɹɪfaɪ/ / /ˈpjʊɹɪfaɪ/

verb

Etymology: From Middle English purifien, purifyen, from Old French purifier, purifiier, from Latin pūrificō, pūrificāre, from pūrus (“pure; clean”).

  1. To cleanse, or rid of impurities.

    The modern arts deviate from the standards set forth by the divine—art should be used to purify one’s heart and improve one’s morality.

  2. To free from guilt or sin.
  3. To become pure.