Word Definitions & Examples
verb
Sense 1
"refine a method of analysis"
"refine the constant in the equation"
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
Somebody ----s somebody PP
verb
Sense 2
"many valuable nutrients are refined out of the foods in our modern diet"
Type of:
attenuate
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
Somebody ----s somebody PP
verb
Sense 3
reduce to a fine, unmixed, or pure state; separate from extraneous matter or cleanse from impurities
"refine sugar"
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
Somebody ----s somebody PP
verb
Sense 4
"refine paper stock"
"refine pig iron"
"refine oil"
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
Somebody ----s somebody PP
verb
Sense 5
"refine a design or pattern"
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
Somebody ----s somebody PP
verb
Sense 6
"refine one''s style of writing"
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
Somebody ----s something with something
Somebody ----s on something
Semantic Complexity
80%
Sense Count
6
Total Synonyms
0
Total Relationships
48
Times Searched
3
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