Definition of sophisticate

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  • sophisticate is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 19
  • sophisticate is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 19
  • sophisticate is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 20

Definition of sophisticate

  • alter and make impure, as with the intention to deceive (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. doctor
    2. doctor up
  • practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. convolute
    2. pervert
    3. twist
    4. twist around
  • a worldly-wise person (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. man of the world
  • make less natural or innocent (verb)

    Examples

    1. Their manners had sophisticated the young girls
  • make more complex or refined (verb)

    Examples

    1. a sophisticated design

See definition of sophisticate in Merriam Webster