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Verbs Related to Cleaning

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to clean
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to wipe
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to wash
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to rinse
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to shower
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to bathe
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to scour
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to disinfect
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to sterilize
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to sanitize
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to launder
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to clear out
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to wash up
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to tidy up
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to deodorize
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to sweep up
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to clean out
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to wash away
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to decontaminate
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to contaminate
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to pollute
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to smudge
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to taint
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to litter
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to blemish
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to grime
to clean
to clean
Verb
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/kliːn/
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to make something have no bacteria, marks, or dirt

dirty
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I need to clean my glasses; they are dirty.
I usually clean the floors with a mop and cleaner.

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to wipe
to wipe
Verb
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/ˈwaɪp/

to clean or dry a surface using a cloth, etc.

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to wash
to wash
Verb
uk flag
/wɑːʃ/ , /wɒʃ/

to clean someone or something with water, often with a type of soap

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to rinse
to rinse
Verb
uk flag
/ˈɹɪns/

to clean something quickly with water, often without using soap, in order to remove dirt or other substances

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transitive
to shower
to shower
Verb
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/ˈʃaʊɚ/

to bathe under a continuous flow of water, typically for cleansing the body

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intransitive
to bathe
to bathe
Verb
uk flag
/ˈbeɪð/

to wash or clean the body by putting it in water or pouring water over it

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intransitive
to scour
to scour
Verb
uk flag
/ˈskaʊɝ/, /ˈskaʊɹ/

to clean something thoroughly by scrubbing it hard with a rough or tough material

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to disinfect
to disinfect
Verb
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/dɪsɪnˈfɛkt/

to destroy bacteria, virus, etc. by cleaning with a special substance

infect

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to sterilize
to sterilize
Verb
uk flag
/ˈstɛɹəˌɫaɪz/

to remove all bacteria or other microorganisms from something

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to sanitize
to sanitize
Verb
uk flag
/ˈsænɪˌtaɪz/

to clean something thoroughly to reduce or eliminate germs, bacteria, or other harmful microorganisms

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to launder
to launder
Verb
uk flag
/ˈɫɔndɝ/

to wash, clean, and iron clothes and linens

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to clear out
to clear out
Verb
uk flag
/klˈɪɹ ˈaʊt/

to remove unnecessary or unwanted items or things from a place

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transitive
Phrasal Status
separable
phrase's verb
clear
phrase's particle
out
to wash up
to wash up
Verb
uk flag
/wˈɑːʃ ˈʌp/

to clean plates, cups, bowls, or other kitchen items after eating

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transitive
Phrasal Status
inseparable
phrase's verb
wash
phrase's particle
up
to tidy up
to tidy up
Verb
uk flag
/tˈaɪdi ˈʌp/

to make a place neat and orderly by putting things away, cleaning, or organizing

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transitive
Phrasal Status
separable
phrase's verb
tidy
phrase's particle
up
to deodorize
to deodorize
Verb
uk flag
/diːˈoʊdɚɹˌaɪz/

to remove or neutralize unpleasant smells from something

odorize

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to sweep up
to sweep up
Verb
uk flag
/swˈiːp ˈʌp/

to collect and remove dirt or trash, typically from the floor or a surface using a broom

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transitive
Phrasal Status
separable
phrase's verb
sweep
phrase's particle
up
to clean out
to clean out
Verb
uk flag
/klˈiːn ˈaʊt/

to completely empty or remove the contents of a space, container, or place, often thorough cleaning

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Phrasal Status
separable
phrase's verb
clean
phrase's particle
out
to wash away
to wash away
Verb
uk flag
/wˈɑːʃ ɐwˈeɪ/

to clean something by using water to make the dirt or other substances go away

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transitive
Phrasal Status
separable
phrase's verb
wash
phrase's particle
away
to decontaminate
to decontaminate
Verb
uk flag
/dikənˈtæməˌneɪt/

to remove or neutralize harmful substances from something

contaminate

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to contaminate
to contaminate
Verb
uk flag
/kənˈtæməˌneɪt/

to make a place, substance, etc. dirty or harmful by adding dangerous material

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to pollute
to pollute
Verb
uk flag
/pəˈluːt/

to damage the environment by releasing harmful chemicals or substances to the air, water, or land

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to smudge
to smudge
Verb
uk flag
/ˈsmədʒ/

to make a dirty mark by rubbing or spreading something on a surface

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transitive
to taint
to taint
Verb
uk flag
/ˈteɪnt/

to infect or dirty something with a disease or harmful microorganism

disinfect

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transitive
to litter
to litter
Verb
uk flag
/ˈɫɪtɝ/

to make a place dirty by leaving trash or waste scattered around

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intransitive
to blemish
to blemish
Verb
uk flag
/ˈbɫɛmɪʃ/

to damage the appearance of something by causing a flaw or imperfection

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transitive
to grime
to grime
Verb
uk flag
/ˈɡɹaɪm/

to dirty something with a layer of dirt, grease, or filth

clean

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transitive

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