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refine

verb

/rɪˈfaɪn/

Meaning

to improve by making small changes; to purify

to improve something by making small changes or removing impurities

The chef refines the recipe to perfection.

The company is working to refine its production process.

refine your skills

improve, perfect, polish, purify, enhance

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improve, perfect, polish, purify

Entry 2

improve, polish, perfect, purify, enhance

worsen, degrade, contaminate, crude, spoil, corrupt

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worsen, degrade, contaminate, crude

Entry 2

spoil, worsen, corrupt

refine skills, refine technique, refine process, refine oil, refine sugar, refine design

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refine skills, refine technique, refine process, refine oil, refine sugar

Entry 2

refine skills, refine process, refine technique, refine design

to ask for something earnestly; to request humbly

to increase gradually in size, number, strength, or intensity

to act or speak on behalf of someone or something

to do physical activity; to use or practice

to carry or drag something heavy or cumbersome with effort

to recede, decline, or lessen gradually, often referring to the tide or emotions