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rectify
verb
To put right; to correct; to purify or refine, especially by distillation.
Common - Frequently used in everyday language
Etymology
From Latin rectificare "to make right," from rectus "right, straight" + facere "to make."
Examples in Use
- 1.
"We must rectify this error immediately."
- 2.
"The company rectified the billing mistake."
- 3.
"The distillery rectified the spirits three times."
Related Vocabulary
Synonyms
correctfixremedyamendrepair
Related Words
adjustredressreformrestore
Fun Fact
Rectify shares its root with rectangle (right angle), rectitude (moral rightness), and erect (upright). In distilling, rectification means purifying alcohol through repeated distillation.
Word Game Tips
Letters: 7 letters (R, E, C, T, I, F, Y)
Scrabble Value: 15 points
Tip: Try building from common prefixes or suffixes when you spot these letters.
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