REFINE


Meaning of REFINE in English

■ verb

1》 remove impurities or unwanted elements from.

2》 make minor changes so as to improve (a theory or method).

3》 [as adjective ~d ] elegant and cultured.

Derivatives

~r noun

Origin

C16: from re- + the verb fine 1 , influenced by Fr. raffiner .

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