Refine: meaning, definitions and examples
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refine
[ rษชหfaษชn ]
in cooking
To remove impurities or unwanted elements from a substance, typically by distillation or filtration.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The chef refined the sauce by straining it through a fine mesh sieve.
- The process of refining sugar involves multiple steps to purify it.
improve
To improve or perfect by pruning or polishing.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She refined her speech by practicing in front of a mirror.
- The artist refined his technique over years of practice.
polished
Showing good manners or sophistication.
Synonyms
cultured, elegant, sophisticated
Examples of usage
- He had a refined taste in art and music.
- Her refined manners impressed everyone at the party.
Translations
Translations of the word "refine" in other languages:
๐ต๐น refinar
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเคฐเคฟเคทเฅเคเฅเคค เคเคฐเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช verfeinern
๐ฎ๐ฉ memperbaiki
๐บ๐ฆ ัะดะพัะบะพะฝะฐะปัะฒะฐัะธ
๐ต๐ฑ rafinowaฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ๆด็ทดใใ (ใใใใใใ)
๐ซ๐ท raffiner
๐ช๐ธ refinar
๐น๐ท rafine etmek
๐ฐ๐ท ์ ์ ํ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชูููุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ zdokonalit
๐ธ๐ฐ zdokonaliลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ็ฒพ็ผ (jฤซngliร n)
๐ธ๐ฎ izpopolniti
๐ฎ๐ธ fรญnpรบssa
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะตััะปะดััั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแฃแแฏแแแแกแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ tษkmillษลdirmษk
๐ฒ๐ฝ refinar
Etymology
The word 'refine' originated from the Latin word 'refinare', meaning to purify or make fine. It has been used in English since the 16th century to describe the process of removing impurities or improving something by making small adjustments. Over the years, 'refine' has evolved to encompass a broader meaning of improvement and sophistication in various contexts.
See also: refinable, refined, refinedly, refinement, refiner, refining, unrefined.