purify
Translation
to purify
Examples
We need to purify the water before drinking it.
We need to purify the water before drinking it.
He went to the temple to purify his soul.
He went to the temple to purify his soul.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to make (sth.) pure or clean We need to purify the water.
Similar Words
Synonyms: cleanse, refine, filter; Antonyms: contaminate, pollute, defile
Etymology
From Latin 'purus' (pure) + 'facere' (to make). The suffix '-ify' means 'to make'. So, to make pure.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'pure' + '-ify' (to make). The verb means 'to make something pure'.