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cleanse

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /klenz/

Forms: cleansing

cleanse means: To remove dirt or harmful substances from something.

verb

MAKE CLEANB2

To remove dirt or harmful substances from something.

  • Cleanse your face before bed.
  • The nurse cleansed the wound with clean water.
  • This gentle soap cleanses without drying your skin.

How to use it: cleanse something of something (The filter cleanses the water of harmful chemicals.)

Similar words: clean, purify

Common phrases: cleanse your skin, cleanse a wound

noun

CLEANING TREATMENTB2

An act or treatment that removes dirt or unwanted substances.

  • The treatment includes a facial cleanse.
  • My skin felt softer after the cleanse.
  • She booked a deep cleanse at the spa.

Similar words: cleaning, purification

Common phrases: facial cleanse, deep cleanse

Questions about cleanse

What does cleanse mean?

To remove dirt or harmful substances from something.

What is cleanse in other languages?

Türkçe: temizlemek · Español: limpiar · Français: nettoyer · Deutsch: reinigen · Italiano: detergere · 日本語: 洗浄する

How do you pronounce cleanse?

It is pronounced /klenz/.

How do you use cleanse in a sentence?

Cleanse your face before bed. The nurse cleansed the wound with clean water.

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