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cleansing

intermediateB1

/ˈklɛn.zɪŋ/ · clean-sing

The process of making something clean or free from impurities.

Meanings

verbformal

The process of making something clean or free from impurities.

کسی چیز کو صاف یا آلودگیوں سے پاک کرنے کا عمل۔

صفائی

safaai

Synonyms

purificationcleaningsanitationپاکیزگیتنظیفصفائی

Antonyms

pollutioncontaminationdirtinessآلودگیناپاکیگندگی

Common Collocations

  • skin cleansing
  • environmental cleansing
  • cleansing ritual

Example Sentences

Cleansing your face daily can improve your skin health.

روزانہ اپنا چہرہ صاف کرنے سے آپ کی جلد کی صحت بہتر ہو سکتی ہے۔

Rozana apna chehra saaf karne se aap ki jild ki sehat behtar ho sakti hai.

The cleansing process of the river is essential for the ecosystem.

دریا کی صفائی کا عمل ماحولیاتی نظام کے لیے ضروری ہے۔

Darya ki safaai ka amal maholiyati nizam ke liye zaroori hai.

They performed a cleansing ritual before the festival.

انہوں نے جشن سے پہلے ایک صفائی کا عمل انجام دیا۔

Unhon ne jashn se pehle ek safaai ka amal anjam diya.

Easily Confused With

cleaning:Cleaning refers to the act of removing dirt, while cleansing also implies purification.

Word Family

cleanse
verbصاف کرنا
clean
adjectiveصاف

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Cleansing is like cleaning but focuses more on purity.

Imagine a river flowing clean and pure after a rain.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

صفائی نصف ایمان ہے۔

Safaai nisf imaan hai.

Cleanliness is half of faith.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "clensian" — to make clean

First known use: 15th century

The word 'cleansing' evolved from the Old English term 'clensian', referring to the act of making something clean or purifying it.