refine

verb
UK: /rɪˈfaɪn/
US: /rɪˈfaɪn/

  1. To make something pure or improve it by removing unwanted substances.

    1. They refine oil to make gasoline for cars.
    2. The process is used to refine sugar, removing impurities and improving its taste.

  2. To improve something by making small changes.

    1. I want to refine my cooking skills.
    2. The company needs to refine its marketing strategy to reach a wider audience.

  3. To develop or improve something so that it becomes more effective, powerful, or useful.

    1. Scientists are working to refine the new technology.
    2. He refined his argument to make it more convincing to the jury.

Synonyms

purify perfect clarify hone improve

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "refine" in English means: To make something pure or improve it by removing unwanted substances., To improve something by making small changes., To develop or improve something so that it becomes more effective, powerful, or useful..

The phonetic transcription of "refine" is /rɪˈfaɪn/ in British English and /rɪˈfaɪn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "refine": purify, perfect, clarify, hone, improve.

Example usage of "refine": "They refine oil to make gasoline for cars.". More examples on the page.