pu·ri·fy 
/ˈpjɚrəˌfaɪ/ verb
pu·ri·fies; pu·ri·fied; pu·ri·fy·ing /ˈpjɚrəˌfaɪ/ verb [+ obj] : to make (something or someone) pure: such as a : to remove dirty or harmful substances from (something)
▪ We purified the water by boiling it. ▪ You can purify the air with a filtration system. ▪ a bottle of purified water
b : to free (someone) from guilt or evil thoughts
▪ purify the mind/soul ▪ She believed she could purify herself through constant prayer.
▪ We purified the water by boiling it. ▪ You can purify the air with a filtration system. ▪ a bottle of purified water
b : to free (someone) from guilt or evil thoughts
▪ purify the mind/soul ▪ She believed she could purify herself through constant prayer.
— pu·ri·fi·ca·tion /ˌpjɚrəfəˈkeɪʃən/ noun [noncount]
▪ air/water purification ▪ the purification of souls
/ˌpjɚrəfəˈkeɪʃən/ noun [noncount] ▪ air/water purification ▪ the purification of souls
