cleanse Meaning & Definition
What Does Cleanse Mean?
Cleanse is used as a verb meaning To free from dirt; to clean, to purify. It is also used to mean To spiritually purify; to free from guilt or sin; to purge. As a noun, it means An act of cleansing; a purification.
Cleanse at a Glance
| Part of speech | verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /klɛnz/ |
| Synonyms | clean and denazify |
| Antonyms | nazify |
| Plural | cleanses |
| Verb forms | cleanses, cleansing, cleansed |
Cleanse Definition (Verb)
- To free from dirt; to clean, to purify.
- To spiritually purify; to free from guilt or sin; to purge.
- To remove (something seen as unpleasant) from a person, place, or thing.
Cleanse as a Noun
- An act of cleansing; a purification.
I regularly visit the spa for a massage and a facial cleanse.
Synonyms of Cleanse
Cleanse synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Cleanse
Cleanse in a Sentence
I regularly visit the spa for a massage and a facial cleanse.
Word Forms & Grammar
cleanse (third-person singular simple present cleanses, present participle cleansing, simple past and past participle cleansed)
cleanse (countable and uncountable, plural cleanses)
Words That Rhyme With Cleanse
Origin of Cleanse
From Middle English clensen, from Old English clǣnsian, from Proto-West Germanic *klainisōn, from Proto-West Germanic *klainī (“clean”). Cognate with West Frisian klinzgje (“to clean, cleanse”), archaic Dutch kleinzen (“to clean, purify”), Middle Low German klênsen, kleinsen, clensen (“to purify”).
Frequently Asked Questions About Cleanse
Is cleanse a verb or a noun?
Cleanse is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for cleanse?
Words with a similar meaning to cleanse include clean and denazify. See the full list of cleanse synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of cleanse?
The opposite of cleanse is nazify.
What is the plural of cleanse?
The plural of cleanse is cleanses.
What is the past tense of cleanse?
The past tense of cleanse is cleansed. The present participle is cleansing.