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rectify

The correct spelling is rectify.

How to pronounce rectify

verb

IPA: /ˈɹɛktəˌfaɪ/

Say it like: Rec-tif-ee

The correct spelling is rectify. To heal (an organ or part of the body). For example: "to rectify the crisis"

Usage Examples

to rectify the crisis

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To heal (an organ or part of the body).
  2. 2.To restore (someone or something) to its proper condition; to straighten out, to set right.
  3. 3.To remedy or fix (an undesirable state of affairs, situation etc.).
  4. 4.To purify or refine (a substance) by distillation.
  5. 5.To correct or amend (a mistake, defect etc.).

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