purify
7 synonyms and 1 antonym for purify, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To remove impurities from something, making it clean or pure.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use purify
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
purify water
purify the air
purify one's thoughts
Etymology
From Old French purifier, from Latin pūrificāre, from pūrus ("pure") plus facere ("to make").
Full origin of purify →Frequently asked questions
What does “purify” mean?
The word “purify” means to remove impurities from something, making it clean or pure. In plain terms, to clean something thoroughly, removing anything unwanted.
How do you pronounce “purify”?
“Purify” is pronounced PYOOR-rih-feye (/ˈpjʊɹɪfaɪ/ in IPA).
How do you use “purify” in a sentence?
Here is “purify” used in a sentence: “She wanted to purify her diet by cutting out processed food.”
What is another word for “purify”?
Words with a similar meaning to “purify” include lustrate and luster.
What is the opposite of “purify”?
The opposite of “purify” — its antonyms — is defile.
What part of speech is “purify”?
“Purify” is a verb.
Where does the word “purify” come from?
The word “purify” comes from Latin. From Old French purifier, from Latin pūrificāre, from pūrus ("pure") plus facere ("to make").
Is “purify” a common word?
“Purify” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
