Synonyms of refine

refine

verb

ri-ˈfīn 

as in to improve

to make better

worked on refining her backhand before the big tennis match

Synonyms & Similar Words

• improve
• enhance
• better
• amend
• help
• enrich
• perfect
• ameliorate
• upgrade
• remediate
• remedy
• reinforce
• revise
• strengthen
• meliorate
• rectify
• correct
• intensify
• rehabilitate
• fine-tune
• edit
• refurbish
• rework
• reform
• hone
• revamp
• fortify
• polish
• emend
• fine
• redraft
• boost
• rehab
• beef (up)
• retouch
• touch up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• worsen
• impair
• hurt
• injure
• tarnish
• reduce
• vitiate
• damage
• harm
• spoil
• flaw
• diminish
• disfigure
• lessen
• mar
• blight
• deface
• lower
• endamage
• blemish

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of refine

Records from the civic association show neighborhood leaders spent roughly 18 months discussing and refining the proposal before ultimately supporting it. — Lauren Breunig, Baltimore Sun, 7 Nov. 2026

Signature tailoring also redraws proportions to refine the silhouettes. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2026

Food and drink Dining here is refined with a hint of theatricality reserved for Sazanka, the Teppanyaki grill. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026

Techniques can be tried out, tweaked, and refined in the park, then translated to streets where cars still rule. — Justin Davidson, Curbed, 5 Nov. 2026