verb🔗ShareTo make less natural or innocent."Exposure to reality television is sophisticating young children, making them believe drama and conflict are normal and entertaining parts of life. "characterattitudehumansocietymindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo practice sophistry; change the meaning of, or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive."The politician was accused of sophisticating his answer to avoid directly addressing the concerns of the voters. "communicationlanguagephilosophymindcharacterpoliticsgovernmentstatelogicsocietymoralwordChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo alter and make impure, as with the intention to deceive."The jeweler was caught sophisticating the gold by mixing it with cheaper metals to increase his profits. "moralcharacterbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo make more complex or refined."The chef is sophisticating the simple tomato sauce by adding exotic spices and herbs. "stylequalityappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading