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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