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refine
verb(re-fine)
make more complex, intricate, or richer
Synonyms: complicate, elaborate, rarify,
Examples:
Refine a design or pattern.
refine
verb(re-fine)
reduce to a fine, unmixed, or pure state; separate from extraneous matter or cleanse from impurities
Synonyms: rectify,
Examples:
Refine sugar.
refine
verb(re-fine)
improve or perfect by pruning or polishing
Synonyms: down, fine-tune, polish,
Examples:
Refine one's style of writing.
refine
verb(re-fine)
attenuate or reduce in vigor, strength, or intensity by polishing or purifying
Examples:
Many valuable nutrients are refined out of the foods in our modern diet.
refine
verb(re-fine)
make more precise or increase the discriminatory powers of
Examples:
Refine a method of analysis.
Refine the constant in the equation.
refine
verb(re-fine)
treat or prepare so as to put in a usable condition
Examples:
Refine paper stock.
Refine pig iron.
Refine oil.

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