definition of
[purify]

[1] #1 purify v. [sublimate, make pure, distill] remove impurities from, increase the concentration of, and separate through the process of distillation; "purify the water". wn

[2] #2 purify v. [purge, sanctify] make pure or free from sin or guilt; "he left the monastery purified". wn

[3] #3 purify v. become clean or pure or free of guilt and sin; "The hippies came to the ashram in order to purify". wn