English Synonym Finder

purify

Definitions

To remove contaminants or impurities from a substance.

To clear of guilt, sin, or moral corruption.

To make ceremonially or ritually clean.

Examples

The new filtration system is designed to purify the city's water supply.

Many people use incense and sage to purify the air in their homes.

Synonyms

cleanse refine clarify sanitize filter distill decontaminate

Antonyms

pollute contaminate taint defile corrupt dirty soil