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Synonyms for rectify

Collins Thesaurus of the English Language – Complete and Unabridged 2nd Edition. 2002 © HarperCollins Publishers 1995, 2002

Synonyms for rectify

to make right what is wrong

to bring (something) into a state of agreement or accord

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Synonyms for rectify

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reduce to a fine, unmixed, or pure state

bring, lead, or force to abandon a wrong or evil course of life, conduct, and adopt a right one

set straight or right

convert into direct current

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you Write to: M.E.N, House, Oldham, Or email: @men-Most were taken into the school to 'rectify' their uniform.
Hammad also stressed the need to rectify the conditions of the Egyptian labor through obtaining work permits to earn "a sound legal status" to stay in the Kingdom.
'People living in the neighbourhoods in almost all six districts of the city have complained about that; we have duly registered the issue and have directed the authorities concerned to rectify the matter,' said an official in the local government department.
Summary: New Delhi (India), Aug 6 (ANI): Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi on Tuesday slammed the Congress as a "divided house" on the issue of abrogation of Article 370 and said the grand old the party should rectify its "historical blunder" by supporting the resolution brought by Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
The nursery's owner has acknowledged the report and said staff are working with the watchdog to rectify the issues raised.
The former Kenyan international bemoaned of her charges poor pre-season and injuries, where dependable midfielders Barbra Simiyu and Lilian Aura missed the match but termed the result as an eye opener to their dwindling fitness levels and mistakes to rectify ahead of the forthcoming assignments.
The REC said that 12 experts had been deployed to rectify cards readers that may malfunction during the polls
Meghan looked every inch a Hollywood star attempting to hide her face from paparazzi in her black cap, which features the word 'Rectify' in capital letters.
Sahara Centre asked Gulf News to rectify the information published and said they were proud of their 24-hour security and did not take malicious claims that may damage their reputation lightly.
Ms Tshireletso said the contractor was instructed to rectify the failing portions of the road at his expense.
The diplomat went on to say that action must be taken to rectify the problem as waste can lead to the spread of dangerous diseases such as Dengue.
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority's (TRA) efforts to rectify the telecoms towers situation in the kingdom have been hailed by TRA Board of Directors.
The automaker is recalling the vehicle to rectify potential emission issues.
Of course it can and it should, but in order to properly help people we must identify and rectify specific areas for improvement and not scaremonger by constantly referring to the policy as'disastrous'and worse.