clean; make clean




make clean by removing dirt, filth, or unwanted substances from

"Clean the stove!"; "The dentist cleaned my teeth"

Antonym:
  • dirty; soil; begrime; grime; colly; bemire

Type of:
  • change; alter; modify

Types:
  • disinfect
  • brush
  • dust
  • vacuum; vacuum-clean; hoover
  • sanitize; sanitise; hygienize; hygienise
  • bream
  • steam; steam clean
  • preen; plume
  • sweep
  • wash up; do the dishes
  • pipe-clay
  • scavenge
  • dry clean
  • wash; launder


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