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purge
What does purge mean?
purge (verb): to clean thoroughly; to rid of impurities; to cleanse; to clear of (something unwanted).
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use purge in a sentence?
- After the process, the machine purges the chamber before venting it to remove toxic gases. (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0)
How do you pronounce purge?
/pɝdʒ/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does purge come from?
From Middle English purgen, from Old French purgier, from Latin pūrgō (“to make pure, to cleanse”), from pūrus (“clean, pure”) + agō (“to make, to do”).
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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What does “purge” mean?
to gain (a desired result or other objective) through effort; to accomplish, to achieve
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to restore to good working order, fix, or improve damaged condition; to mend; to remedy
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shake, quiver, or throb; move back and forth rapidly, usually in an uncontrolled manner
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to clean thoroughly; to rid of impurities; to cleanse; to clear of (something unwanted)
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