rectify — to correct something or make it right
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to correct something or make it right
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈrektɪfaɪ/
Korean meaning: 수정하다, 교정하다, 바로잡다
Korean pronunciation: 렉-터-파이 (강세: 렉)
Example Sentences
- The chef had to rectify the oversalted soup by adding more water and vegetables.
- My mom tried to rectify my messy room, but it looked like a tornado hit it again within an hour.
- The company promised to rectify the billing error and refund the extra charges.
rectify
VERB//ˈrektɪfaɪ//
to correct something or make it right
Correcting and making things right
Rectify the errors, verify the truth, clarify the case!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'rectus(똑바른, 올바른)'와 'facere(만들다)'가 결합되어 '올바르게 만들다'는 의미로 탄생했습니다. 마치 구부러진 막대기를 다시 곧게 펴는 것처럼, 잘못된 것을 바로잡는다는 개념입니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The chef had to rectify the oversalted soup by adding more water and vegetables.”
“My mom tried to rectify my messy room, but it looked like a tornado hit it again within an hour.”
“The company promised to rectify the billing error and refund the extra charges.”
“I tried to rectify my terrible singing by taking lessons, but my cat still runs away when I practice.”
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