Refine

verb

rɪ'faɪn

Verb

make more complex, intricate, or richer
“refine a design or pattern”
Similar:ComplicateElaborateRarify
Type of:ChangeAlterModify
reduce to a fine, unmixed, or pure state; separate from extraneous matter or cleanse from impurities
“refine sugar”
Similar:Rectify
Type of:PurifySublimateDistill
improve or perfect by pruning or polishing
“refine one's style of writing”
Similar:DownFine-tunePolish
Type of:AmendBetterImprove
make more precise or increase the discriminatory powers of
“refine a method of analysis”
“refine the constant in the equation”
Type of:AlterChangeModify
treat or prepare so as to put in a usable condition
“refine paper stock”
“refine pig iron”
“refine oil”
Type of:ProcessTreat
attenuate or reduce in vigor, strength, or intensity by polishing or purifying
“many valuable nutrients are refined out of the foods in our modern diet”
Type of:Attenuate