English / word
rectify
verb C1MEANING IN ENGLISH
To put something right; to correct or remedy a mistake or problem.
In context
01
The company took steps to rectify its financial mistakes.
02
The company took steps to rectify the error.
Synonyms
correct,remedy,amend
Antonyms
worsen,exacerbate,aggravate
Collocations
rectify the situation,rectify an error,rectify a mistake
Verb forms
Past: rectified · Past participle: rectified · -ing: rectifying