refine
Translation
to refine, to improve, to purify
Examples
Crude oil is refined to produce petrol.
Crude oil is refined to produce gasoline.
We need to refine our strategy.
We need to refine our strategy.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to improve or purify (sth.) We need to refine our strategy.
Similar Words
Synonyms: improve, purify, perfect, polish
Etymology
From 're-' (again) and 'fine', meaning to make something 'finer' or purer through a process.
Memory Tips
Imagine making something 'fine' again and again, improving it each time, like polishing a gem or purifying oil.