Scrabble & Words with friends points
- refine is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 9
- refine is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 9
- refine is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 10
Definition of refine
- make more complex, intricate, or richer (verb)
Examples
- refine a design or pattern
Synonyms
- complicate
- elaborate
- rarify
- reduce to a fine, unmixed, or pure state; separate from extraneous matter or cleanse from impurities (verb)
Examples
- refine sugar
Synonyms
- rectify
- improve or perfect by pruning or polishing (verb)
Examples
- refine one's style of writing
Synonyms
- down
- fine-tune
- polish
- attenuate or reduce in vigor, strength, or intensity by polishing or purifying (verb)
Examples
- many valuable nutrients are refined out of the foods in our modern diet
- make more precise or increase the discriminatory powers of (verb)
Examples
- refine a method of analysis
- refine the constant in the equation
- treat or prepare so as to put in a usable condition (verb)
Examples
- refine paper stock
- refine pig iron
- refine oil
See definition of refine in Merriam Webster