Refine

Pronunciation: /rɪˈfaɪn/

Definitions of refine

verb to improve or perfect by removing impurities or unwanted elements

Example Sentences

A1 I need to refine my English vocabulary.

A2 She is refining her cooking skills by taking a class.

B1 The company is constantly refining its marketing strategies.

B2 The artist spent hours refining the details of the painting.

C1 The scientist refined the experiment to ensure accurate results.

C2 The chef's ability to refine flavors is unmatched in the culinary world.

Examples of refine in a Sentence

formal The scientist worked tirelessly to refine the experimental procedure.

informal I need to refine my essay before submitting it.

slang I gotta refine my dance moves before the party.

figurative Through practice and dedication, she was able to refine her skills on the piano.

Grammatical Forms of refine

• past tense: refined
• plural: refines
• comparative: more refined
• superlative: most refined
• present tense: refine
• future tense: will refine
• perfect tense: have refined
• continuous tense: is refining
• singular: refine
• positive degree: refine
• infinitive: to refine
• gerund: refining
• participle: refined

Origin and Evolution of refine

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'refine' originated from the Latin word 'refinare', which means to purify or make pure.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'refine' has evolved to not only mean purifying or making pure, but also to improve or perfect something through a process of purification or enhancement.