refine
🇺🇸
/rɪˈfaɪn/
🇬🇧
/rɪˈfaɪn/
verb
R
to make something pure by removing unwanted parts
They refine crude oil to make it clean and useful.
R
to make something better by making small improvements
She continues to refine her skills through practice.
translation
to make something pure by removing unwanted parts; to make something better by making small improvements
Word Forms
3rd Present
refines
Past
refined
Perfect
refined
Progressive
refining