1. to make clean or pure by removing dirt, impurities, or unwanted substances
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘cleanse’
2. to free from guilt, sin, or moral impurity
Usage: often used in religious or spiritual contexts

Examples

• She cleanses her face with a gentle soap every morning.
• The rain cleanses the air of dust and pollution.
• This detox program cleanses the body of harmful toxins.
• He believes prayer cleanses the soul of sin.
• The ritual cleanses participants of negative energy.
• The water filter cleanses impurities from tap water.