refine
//rɪˈfaɪn//
Verb
refineInfinitive
refinePresent tense
refinedPast tense
refinedPast participle
refiningPresent participle
refinesThird-person singular
1
To remove impurities or unwanted elements from a substance, especially in industrial processes.
The factory refines crude oil into gasoline.
2
To improve something by making small changes or adjustments to make it more precise, effective, or elegant.
She spent weeks refining her presentation to make it more persuasive.
3
To make manners, taste, or behavior more cultured or sophisticated.
Living abroad helped refine her taste in art.