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purifica
[pu-ri-FI-ka]
verb
purifies
1.
third person singular present tense of 'purificar'; to make pure or clean, removing impurities or contaminants
The water filter purifies the drinking water.
O filtro de água purifica a água potável.
2.
to cleanse morally or spiritually; to free from guilt or sin
The ritual purifies the soul.
O ritual purifica a alma.
3.
to refine or improve the quality of something
This process purifies the metal.
Este processo purifica o metal.
Synonyms
limpa
depura
refina
clarifica
Antonyms
contamina
polui
mancha
corrompe
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
purifica
standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
purifica
standard usage in European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
purifica a alma
purifica as águas
purifica o coração
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