Top synonyms for “rectify”: amend, correct, reclaim, refine, reform, regenerate, remediate, remedy, and 2 more below.
Definitions
- (verb)convert into direct current“rectify alternating current”
- (verb)make right or correct“Correct the mistakes”
- (verb)set straight or right“remedy these deficiencies”
- (verb)bring, lead, or force to abandon a wrong or evil course of life, conduct, and adopt a right one“The Church reformed me”
- (verb)reduce to a fine, unmixed, or pure state; separate from extraneous matter or cleanse from impurities“refine sugar”
- (verb)math: determine the length of“rectify a curve”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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What is another word for "rectify"?
Common synonyms for "rectify" include amend, correct, reclaim, refine, reform, regenerate. Our thesaurus lists 10 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What does "rectify" mean?
convert into direct current Example: "rectify alternating current"
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