verb (archaic or poetic usage) as in strong fondness

Word Combinations

Example:His persistence in winnowing the truth from the lies has earned him the respect of his peers.

Definition:To separate or sift the truth from falsehood or error, often implying the process of discerning and clarifying real facts or truths.

From winnowest the truth

Example:She winnowed the wheat from the chaff in her career, leaving behind only the best experiences and skills.

Definition:To sift and separate the valuable or good elements from the worthless or bad ones, often used metaphorically.

From winnowest the wheat