pu·ri·fy [ pyrə f ](past and past participlepu·ri·fied, present participlepu·ri·fy·ing, 3rd person present singularpu·ri·fies)
verb
Definition:
1. transitive and intransitive verb make something pure: to rid something of harmful, inferior, or unwanted contaminants, or get rid of harmful, inferior, or unwanted contaminants We use special filters to purify the water.
2. transitive verb make somebody spiritually pure: to free somebody of sin, guilt, or defilement, e.g. in a ceremony or a ritual cleansing
