puhdistaa — meaning in English
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English meaning
- clean adj Free of dirt, stains, or other unwanted matter.
- cleanse verb To make thoroughly clean or free of impurities.
- dress verb To put clothes (or, formerly, armour) on (oneself or someone, a doll, a mannequin, etc.); to clothe.
- purge verb To rid something of unwanted elements; to cleanse or clear out completely.
- purify verb To remove impurities from something, making it clean or pure.
- rectify verb To correct a mistake or fix a problem.
- refine verb To remove impurities from a raw substance to make it purer.
- revive verb To bring someone back to consciousness or restore them to health.
- sanctify verb To make something holy or set it apart for religious use.
- strip noun A long, narrow piece of material or land.
- vindicate verb To clear of an accusation, suspicion or criticism.
Senses
puhdistaa is used for these senses in English:
- clean (transitive) To remove dirt from a place or object.
- clean (intransitive) To make things clean in general.
- dress (historical, or, England, regional) To remove chaff or impurities from (flour, grain, etc.) by bolting or sifting, winnowing, and other methods.
- get out (transitive) To remove or eliminate (dirt or stains).
- purge (transitive) To free from sin, guilt, or burden.
- purge (transitive, intransitive, medicine) To evacuate (the bowels or the stomach); to defecate or vomit.
- purge (transitive, law) To clear of a charge, suspicion, or imputation.
- purify (transitive) To cleanse, or rid of impurities.
clean — full definition
- adj Free of dirt, stains, or other unwanted matter.
- adj Free of drugs, alcohol, or (of a criminal record) offenses.
- adj Done smoothly and without flaws or errors.
- verb To remove dirt from something, or to tidy up a space.
cleanse — full definition
- verb To make thoroughly clean or free of impurities.
- verb To rid of something considered undesirable, corrupt, or sinful.