Antonyms for re fine

Grammar : Verb

Spell : ri-fahyn

Phonetic Transcription : rɪˈfaɪn

Definition of re fine

Origin : 1580s, of metals, c.1590 of manners, from re-, intensive prefix, + obsolete fine (v.) "make fine," from fine (adj.) "delicate." Cf. French raffiner, Italian raffinare, Spanish refinar. General and figurative sense is recorded from 1590s; of sugar, from 1610s. Related: Refined; refining.

As in improve : verb make or become better
As in perfect : verb polish; achieve
As in polish : verb improve performance, look
As in process : verb subject to series of actions to achieve result
As in proofread : verb copyedit
As in purify : verb free; make clean
As in refine : verb purify
As in refine : verb perfect, polish
As in round : verb make curved; remove angles
As in smooth : verb make level
As in strain : verb filter
As in thin : verb make diluted or less dense
As in better : verb improve performance; outdo
As in humanize : verb acculturate
As in sensitize : verb stimulate
As in sublimate : verb purify
As in civilize : verb make cultured; develop
As in lustrate : verb purify
As in clarify : verb purify
As in clean : verb make undirty, uncluttered
As in cleanse : verb make undirty; wash
As in clear : verb clean, clear away
As in rarefy : verb thin
As in unblock : verb clear
As in complete : verb carry out action
As in cultivate : verb enrich situation; give special attention
As in cultivate : verb nurture, take care of
As in develop : verb expand, work out
As in distill : verb make pure; draw out something
As in elaborate : verb make detailed; expand
As in elevate : verb raise spirits
As in enrich : verb improve, embellish
As in explain : verb make clear; give a reason for
As in file : verb rub down, grind
As in filter : verb separate to refine; seep through
As in finish : verb put a coating on; perfect
As in groom : verb make ready, prepare physically

Synonyms for re fine

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