cleanse

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B2Frequency Level 11Neutral
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Verb

cleanseInfinitive
cleansePresent tense
cleansedPast tense
cleansedPast participle
cleansingPresent participle
cleansesThird-person singular
1

To make something thoroughly clean by removing dirt, impurities, or unwanted substances.

She uses a gentle soap to cleanse her face every morning.

2

To rid a person, place, or thing of something unpleasant, unwanted, or defiling.

The new government promised to cleanse the country of corruption.

3

To purify the body or skin, especially as part of a health or beauty routine.

She cleanses her face every night before going to bed.

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