Rectify

Pronunciation: /ˈrɛktəˌfaɪ/

Rectify (verb)

  1. to correct something that is wrong or not right.
  2. to make a liquid pure by removing unwanted substances.

Examples

  • She tried to rectify the error before the meeting.
  • They worked hard to rectify the misunderstanding.

Common collocations: rectify an error, rectify a problem, rectify a situation, rectify alcohol, rectify the mixture

Synonyms of Rectify

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Rectify

  • when discussing data or systems
  • when discussing physical objects