rectify

/ɹˈɛktɪfˌa‍ɪ/

/ˈɹɛktəˌfaɪ/

to rectify

MAIN VERB

to make something right or proper that was previously incorrect, improper, or defective

synonyms : correct

antonyms : falsify

set straight or right

synonyms : amend

reduce to a fine, unmixed, or pure state; separate from extraneous matter or cleanse from impurities

synonyms : refine

convert into direct current

bring, lead, or force to abandon a wrong or evil course of life, conduct, and adopt a right one

synonyms : reclaim

math: determine the length of

Examples

1. I shall rectify the situation.

2. Oh, you've rectified the problem?

3. And we've rectified this condition.

4. President Trump rectified the disparities in the 1994 Biden crime bill that disproportionately hurt African Americans.