lˌaɪz, ˈsʌb verb (used with object)
1.
to elevate in character; sublimate.
2.
to make (the mind, senses, etc.) keen or discerning; sharpen.
3.
to introduce subtleties into or argue subtly about.
4.
to make thin, rare, or more fluid or volatile; refine.
verb (used without object)
5.
to make subtle distinctions or to argue subtly.
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| —vb | |
| 1. | (tr) to bring to a purer state; refine |
| 2. | to debate subtly |
| 3. | (tr) to make (the mind, etc) keener |
| subtilise or subtilise | |
| —vb | |
| subtili'zation or subtilise | |
| —n | |
| subtili'sation or subtilise | |
| —n | |
| 'subtilizer or subtilise | |
| —n | |
| 'subtiliser or subtilise | |
| —n | |
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