rectify
/ˈɹɛktəˌfaɪ/
rectify
📚 Meanings
- 1.
To correct or set right something wrong or unsatisfactory.
"We need to rectify the situation."
- 2.
To heal or restore a damaged or malfunctioning body part or organ (especially in medicine).
"The surgery aims to rectify the defect."
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I need to rectify this mistake quickly.
I need to rectify this mistake quickly.
We will rectify the situation as soon as possible.
We will rectify the situation as soon as possible.
The engineer worked to rectify the faulty wiring.
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How do you pronounce rectify?
rectify is pronounced [/ˈɹɛktəˌfaɪ/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does rectify mean?
rectify means "rectify". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is rectify?
rectify is a Intermediate-level word.
Can you give an example sentence with rectify?
Example: "I need to rectify this mistake quickly." — used to mean "rectify".
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