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Meaning of the word rectify in English

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rectify

US /ˈrek.tə.faɪ/
UK /ˈrek.tə.faɪ/
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Verb

1.

put right; correct

Example:
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I did my best to rectify the situation, but it was too late.
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The company promised to rectify the error in their billing system.
Synonym:
correctamendremedyredressresolve
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rectifier