Cleanse

Pronunciation: /klɛnz/

Definitions of cleanse

verb to make something clean or free of dirt or impurities

Example Sentences

A1 I cleanse my face every morning with soap and water.

A2 She cleansed the wound with antiseptic before bandaging it.

B1 The herbal tea is said to cleanse the body of toxins.

B2 The purification ceremony was believed to cleanse the soul of impurities.

C1 The detox program aims to cleanse the body of harmful substances.

C2 The ritual was performed to cleanse the sacred site of negative energy.

Grammatical Forms of cleanse

• past tense: cleansed
• plural: cleanses
• comparative: cleaner
• superlative: cleanest
• present tense: cleanse
• future tense: will cleanse
• perfect tense: have cleansed
• continuous tense: is cleansing
• singular: cleanse
• positive degree: clean
• infinitive: to cleanse
• gerund: cleansing
• participle: cleansing

Origin and Evolution of cleanse

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'cleanse' originated from the Old French word 'clenser' which came from the Latin word 'clemens' meaning 'gentle' or 'mild'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'cleanse' has evolved to encompass the act of purifying or removing impurities, both physically and metaphorically.