vverb.changeimprove or perfect by pruning or polishingSynset:down fine-tune polish
Examples:- refine one's style of writing
Derivationally Related Form:refinerrefinementpolish
Hypernyms:ameliorate amend better improve meliorate
Inherited Hypernyms:polishbetterchange
Direct Hyponyms:civilisecivilizecultivateeducateover-refineoverrefineschooltrain
Full Troponyms:educateoverrefinesophisticate
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vverb.changemake more complex, intricate, or richerSynset:complicate elaborate rarify
Examples:- refine a design or pattern
Derivationally Related Form:complicationelaboration
Hypernyms:alter change modify
Inherited Hypernyms:complicatechange
Direct Hyponyms:developinvolvesophisticate
Full Troponyms:developinvolvesophisticate
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vverb.changetreat or prepare so as to put in a usable conditionExamples:- refine paper stock
- refine pig iron
- refine oil
Derivationally Related Form:refinerrefinementrefinery
Hypernyms:process treat
Inherited Hypernyms:refineprocessaffectchange
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vverb.changereduce to a fine, unmixed, or pure state; separate from extraneous matter or cleanse from impuritiesSynset:rectify
Derivationally Related Form:rectificationrefiningrefinementrefiner
Hypernyms:distill make pure purify sublimate
Inherited Hypernyms:refinepurifybetterchange
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vverb.changeattenuate or reduce in vigor, strength, or intensity by polishing or purifyingExamples:- many valuable nutrients are refined out of the foods in our modern diet
Hypernyms:attenuate
Inherited Hypernyms:refineattenuateweakendecreasechange magnitudechange
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vverb.changemake more precise or increase the discriminatory powers ofExamples:- refine a method of analysis
- refine the constant in the equation
Derivationally Related Form:refinement
Hypernyms:alter change modify
Inherited Hypernyms:refinechange
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