cleanse
Translation
to cleanse, to purify, to clean thoroughly
Examples
You should cleanse your face every night.
You should cleanse your face every night.
The ritual is meant to cleanse the soul.
The ritual is meant to cleanse the soul.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to clean (sth.) thoroughly She uses a special lotion to cleanse her skin.
((sb.)) ((of sth.)) to free (sb.) from (sth.) bad The ceremony is to cleanse them of their sins.
Similar Words
Synonyms: purify, wash, detoxify; Antonyms: pollute, defile
Etymology
From Old English 'clǣnsian', meaning 'to make clean'. It is an older, more formal version of 'clean'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'cleanser' product for your face. It performs a deep 'cleanse'. It's also used metaphorically, like cleansing the soul.