First Known Use: before 12th century
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cleanse
verb \ˈklenz\
: to make (someone or something) clean
cleansedcleans·ing
Full Definition of CLEANSE
: clean; especially : to rid of impurities by or as if by washing
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Origin of CLEANSE
Middle English clensen, from Old English clǣnsian to purify, from clǣne clean
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CLEANSE Defined for Kids
cleanse
verb \ˈklenz\
cleansedcleans·ing
Definition of CLEANSE for Kids
: to make clean <Cleanse the wound with soap and water.>
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cleanse
transitive verb \ˈklenz\
cleansedcleans·ing
Medical Definition of CLEANSE
: to make clean
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