refine
verb (used with object)
to bring to a fine or a pure state; free from impurities.
has refined
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present perfectof refine (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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His speed on a qualifying lap has never been in doubt and he has refined his talent into a formidable all-round level.
From BBC ● Mar. 5, 2026
Over the years, she has refined her ability to maximize flavor, entertain with warmth, and host with effortless charm—melding fine dining techniques with her own personal style to create food that feels like home.
From Salon ● Mar. 6, 2025
It's just the latest from a team that has refined methods for studying environmental DNA, or eDNA, the genetic detritus left behind by all living things as they move through the world.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 9, 2024
In California, much of that ire focuses on Pacaso, a San Francisco-based start-up founded in 2020 that has refined the concept into a lucrative business model.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 29, 2023
“Obviously, Ayesha has refined cultural taste, and I totally approve of this friendship,” my dad says, and chuckles a bit.
From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed
