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purify

intermediateB2

/ˈpjʊərɪfaɪ/ · pu-ri-fy

to make something clean, free from impurities or pollutants.

Meanings

verbformal

to make something clean, free from impurities or pollutants.

کسی چیز کو صاف کرنا، آلودگیوں یا نجاستوں سے آزاد کرنا۔

پاک کرنا

پاک karna

Formal: خالص کرنا

Synonyms

cleanseremove impuritiesrefineصاف کرناپاک کرناخالص کرنا

Antonyms

pollutecontaminatedirtyآلودہ کرنابگاڑناگندہ کرنا

Common Collocations

  • purify water
  • purify the soul
  • purify the air

Example Sentences

It is essential to purify water before drinking.

پینے سے پہلے پانی کو صاف کرنا ضروری ہے۔

Peene se pehle paani ko saaf karna zaroori hai.

We should purify our intentions before performing any act.

کسی بھی عمل کی ادائیگی سے پہلے ہمیں اپنی نیتیں صاف کرنی چاہئیں۔

Kisi bhi amal ki adaigi se pehle humein apni niyatain saaf karni chahiyein.

The process will help to purify the air and make it healthier.

یہ عمل ہوا کو صاف کرنے اور اسے صحت مند بنانے میں مددگار ہوگا۔

Yeh amal hawa ko saaf karne aur ise sehatmand banane mein madadgar hoga.

Easily Confused With

clarify:To purify means to remove impurities, while to clarify means to make something clear or understandable.

Word Family

purification
nounپاکیزگی
pure
adjectiveخالص

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of purifying water to make it drinkable.

A clear stream of water flowing without any pollutants.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

محبت کی پاکیزگی میں نمایاں ہو ہر بات، خالص ہو تیرے دل کے ارادے کی ہر حالت۔

Mohabbat ki pakizgi mein numaayan ho har baat, Khalis ho tere dil ke irade ki har halat.

In the purity of love, let everything be evident, Let every state of your heart's intention be pure.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

پاک دامن، پاک نفس

Pak daman, pak nafs

Pure actions lead to a pure soul.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "purificare" — to make pure

First known use: 14th century

The word 'purify' has its roots in Latin and has been adopted into English, preserving its meaning related to making something free from impurities.