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Definition of Rarify
1. Verb. Make more complex, intricate, or richer. "Refine a design or pattern"
Generic synonyms: Alter, Change, Modify
Specialized synonyms: Involve, Develop, Sophisticate
Derivative terms: Complication, Complication, Elaboration, Elaboration, Elaboration
Definition of Rarify
1. Verb. (alternative spelling of rarefy) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Rarify
1. to rarefy [v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES] - See also: rarefy
Lexicographical Neighbors of Rarify
Literary usage of Rarify
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of English Usage by Inc. Merriam-Webster (1994)
"2 July 1971 ranging from a whisper to a bray —Susan Braudy, Ms., March 1973
rarefy, rarify Rarefy is the usual spelling, but rarify has been in use as a ..."
2. The Philosophical Works of the Honourable Robert Boyle Esq.: Abridged by Robert Boyle (1725)
"On the other hand, we found, by experience, that water, rarify'd into vapour, may,
... enough to rarify part of the water that is fuck'd in, and expel it, ..."
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