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

The fact is Gilligan came up with the idea 10 years ago and has been refining it in his head ever since. — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 17 Aug. 2026

The astrolabe Originating in the ancient world and later refined by scholars across the Islamic world, the astrolabe helped users determine the positions of celestial objects. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 16 Aug. 2026

His food is refined without losing its roots in fish, fruit, aratu crab, and the people who supply his kitchen. — Mikael Castro, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2026

Google has changed the cameras, durability and charging experience while refining the physical design. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 15 Aug. 2026