REFINE


Meaning of REFINE in English

v. 1 tr. free from impurities or defects; purify, clarify. 2 tr. & intr. make or become more polished or elegant or cultured. 3 tr. & intr. make or become more subtle or delicate in thought, feelings, etc. refinable adj.

[ RE- + FINE(1) v. ]

Concise Oxford English dictionary.      Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка.