Synonyms of refines

refines

verb

present tense third-person singular of refine

as in improves

to make better

worked on refining her backhand before the big tennis match

Synonyms & Similar Words

• improves
• enhances
• perfects
• enriches
• ameliorates
• helps
• amends
• remediates
• upgrades
• reinforces
• remedies
• betters
• corrects
• revises
• strengthens
• rectifies
• intensifies
• meliorates
• reworks
• rehabilitates
• refurbishes
• reforms
• fine-tunes
• fortifies
• revamps
• emends
• edits
• hones
• boosts
• redrafts
• fines
• polishes
• rehabs
• beefs (up)
• retouches
• touches up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• worsens
• impairs
• injures
• hurts
• tarnishes
• harms
• vitiates
• reduces
• damages
• flaws
• spoils
• diminishes
• disfigures
• lessens
• lowers
• blights
• defaces
• mars
• endamages
• blemishes

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of refines

More than 100,000 of them just bought these Medicube toner pads, a K-beauty staple that gently exfoliates the skin, refines pores, and smooths skin texture for a more even complexion. — Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026

The human challenges assumptions, explores alternatives and refines outputs through dialogue. — Alec Scott, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Sprouting out of work on a few songs left over from their 2023 comeback effort, Hackney Diamonds, Foreign Tongues advances and refines its predecessor’s mission of reconnecting the band with its strengths. — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 10 July 2026

Solar facility construction At present, China refines most of the world’s cobalt. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 July 2026

Our mature beauty testers are a fan of Round Lab new formula that softens and refines skin, all while offering sun protection. — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 23 June 2026

Infused with hyaluronic acid—a mainstay in wrinkle-filling—the serum also has niacinamide, which refines the pores while strengthening the skin barrier. — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 23 June 2026

Hisense 50-inch Smart TV Deal The Hisense H5 Series refines your display baseline by matching an AI 4K Upscaler and MEMC Smooth Motion to keep fast-action video fluid. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 19 June 2026

Salicylic acid works deep within pores to tackle buildup, while lactic acid smooths rough texture and refines skin’s surface, leaving skin looking clearer and feeling smoother in just a few swipes. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 18 June 2026