refine
intermediateB2/rɪˈfaɪn/ · re-fine
To purify or improve something by removing unwanted elements.
Meanings
To purify or improve something by removing unwanted elements.
کسی چیز کو ناخوشگوار عناصر کو دور کرکے پاک یا بہتر بنانا۔
بہتر بنانا
behtar banana
Common Collocations
- refine an idea
- refine the process
- refine your skills
Example Sentences
You should refine your proposal for better clarity.
آپ کو اپنی تجویز کو بہتر وضاحت کے لئے بہتر بنانا چاہیے۔
Aap ko apni tajwez ko behtar wazahat ke liye behtar banana chahiye.
We need to refine the manufacturing process to increase efficiency.
ہمیں پیداواری عمل کو مؤثر بنانے کے لئے بہتر بنانا ہوگا۔
Hamein paidaawari amal ko mo'asar banane ke liye behtar banana hoga.
She wishes to refine her writing skills through practice.
وہ مشق کے ذریعے اپنی لکھائی کی صلاحیت کو بہتر بنانا چاہتی ہے۔
Woh mashq ke zariye apni likhai ki salahiyat ko behtar banana chahti hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of refining as getting a diamond polished.
Imagine a jeweler meticulously polishing a diamond, bringing out its shine.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
ہزاروں خواہشیں ایسی کہ ہر خواہش پہ دم نکلے، بہت نکلے میرے ارمان، لیکن پھر بھی کم نکلے۔
Hazaron khwahishain aisi ke har khwahish pe dam nikle, Bohat nikle mere armaan, lekin phir bhi kam nikle.
Thousands of desires, each so intense that I could die for them; many of my wishes were granted, yet they feel too few.
— Mirza Ghalib, Diwan-e-Ghalib
* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
سچ کی پہچان اسے سنوارنے دو۔
Sach ki pehchan use sanwarna do.
Let the truth be refined.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "refinire" — to finish again
First known use: 15th century
The term 'refine' dates back to the late Middle English, originating from the Latin 'refinire', which means to make pure again. It has evolved to encompass the meaning of improving or perfecting something.