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depurate

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: //dɪˈpjʊəreɪt//

KK: /dɪˈpjʊəreɪt/

transitive verb
Definition

To cleanse or purify something, making it free from impurities or unwanted elements.


Example

The scientist worked to depurate the water samples before testing them.


Tense Forms

Past: depurated

Past Participle: depurated


Conversation
Sloth A
I’ve been thinking about how we can depurate our diets a bit more.
Sloth B
That sounds like a great idea! What do you have in mind?
Sloth A
Maybe we could start by cutting out processed foods to really depurate our meals.
Sloth B
I’m all for that! Fresh ingredients make such a difference.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
purify
cleanse
refine
Antonyms
contaminate
pollute
taint
Root Explanation

Depurate → It is formed from "de-" (meaning down or away) and "purare" (meaning to purify). The word "depurate" means to purify or cleanse something by removing impurities.

Memory Tip

Think of 'removing impurities' — 'de-' means down or away, and 'purare' means to purify. This helps you remember that depurate means to cleanse or purify.

Visually Confused Words
epurate
derate
undepurated
depauperate
expurgate
despumate
desperate
deprivate
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