purify
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈpjʊrɪfaɪ/
KK: /ˈpjʊrɪfaɪ/
intransitive verb
Definition
To become clean or free from impurities.
Example
The water will purify as it passes through the filter.
Tense Forms
Past: purified
Past Participle: purified
Conversation
I heard that drinking green tea can help your body purify itself.
Really? I’ve been meaning to try it for detoxing.
Yeah, I read that it can boost your metabolism and help you feel better.
Sounds good! I’ll definitely give it a shot.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
cleanse
clarify
sanitize
Antonyms
pollute
taint
contaminate
transitive verb
Definition
To make something clean and free from unwanted substances or impurities.
Example
The scientist worked to purify the water before testing it.
Tense Forms
Past: purified
Past Participle: purified
Conversation
I just started using a water filter to purify my drinking water.
That's a great idea! Clean water is so important for health.
Exactly! I want to make sure I purify it from any harmful chemicals.
Root Explanation
Purify → It is formed from "purus" (meaning clean or pure) and "-ficare" (meaning to make). The word "purify" means to make something clean or free from impurities.
Memory Tip
Think of making something 'clean' ('purus') — that's why purify means to make something clean.
Visually Confused Words
plurify
repurify
urbify
purfly
parify
furify
aurify
pulchrify