purify
verb
pu·ri·fy
ˈpyu̇r-ə-ˌfī 
purified; purifying
: to make pure: such as
a
: to clear from material defilement or imperfection
b
: to free from guilt or moral or ceremonial blemish
c
: to free from undesirable elements
: to grow or become pure or clean
Examples of purify in a Sentence
We purified the water by boiling it.
You can purify the air with a filtration system.
a bottle of purified water
She believed she could purify herself through constant prayer.
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Tory Johnson, ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
This little houseplant is easy for beginners, safe around pets, purifies the air, and is forgiving of neglect.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2026
Last year, Moroccanoil, a brand used by Demi Moore and other celebs, debuted the scalp tonic as part of its Moroccanoil Scalp Care System that also includes a purifying scrub, balancing shampoo, and a conditioner.
—Cathy Nelson, InStyle, 3 Apr. 2026
Once purified, the atmospheric sample enters an enrichment stage that significantly enhances the detectability of trace gases.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 30 Mar. 2026
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“Purify.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/purify. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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purify
verb
pu·ri·fy
ˈpyu̇r-ə-ˌfī
purified; purifying
: to make or become pure
purification
noun
ˌpyu̇r-ə-fə-ˈkā-shən
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