Refine
6 lettersverbmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
To improve or perfect something by making small changes; to purify.
“She continued to refine her painting technique over the years.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/rɪˈfaɪn/
Syllables
re·fine
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Has RE- prefix with -INE ending pattern.
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Scrabble
Worth 9 points; F is worth 4 points, good for scoring.
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