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

Sunkyong sought to control more of its supply chain, from securing and refining petroleum to producing the materials used in its textile businesses. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Oct. 2026

For more instant results, salicylic acid completes the trio by exfoliating away dead surface cells and pore-clogging buildup, helping refine the look of large pores standing between you and that aforementioned glassy glow. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 2 Oct. 2026

As the content continued to receive engagement, the platform’s AI appeared to be refining and expanding its understanding of what the post was about, broadening the keyword associations to reach new, relevant audiences. — Tonia Ryan, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026

More than a trend color, French Press Coffee is an elevated neutral with enough dimension to anchor a space while staying soft, livable, and refined. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 1 Oct. 2026