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

Cellulose is the physical exfoliant that sweeps away surface dead skin cells and results in those balls, while a complex of alpha hydroxy, beta hydroxy, and polyhydroxy acids helps further refine texture. — Sarah Han, Allure, 24 Sep. 2026

This means selecting the right tools, training teams, refining AI outputs and ensuring technology supports business goals. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 24 Sep. 2026

Founded in 2022, The Alloy Market makes money by either refining unusable materials and taking a cut, or by listing usable items on their online resale marketplace. — Liz Knueven, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2026

Republicans in key states like Iowa and Michigan called for ending exports of diesel refined in the United States to help boost domestic supply. — ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026