RECTIFIES Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

rectifies

verb

present tense third-person singular of rectify

as in amends

to remove errors, defects, deficiencies, or deviations from let me get the store manager, and he'll rectify the invoice for your order

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Recent Examples of rectifies This modest proposal rectifies that, but only financially. —

Matt Fleming, Oc Register, 7 Mar. 2026 Thankfully, Part 2 rectifies the issue by bringing forth the yearning, longing and desire between them that were sorely missing, and the couple’s relationship finally gets the lusty zeal fans have been waiting for. —

Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 26 Feb. 2026

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The legislation amends the Brown Act to diversify and increase public engagement in meetings of local legislative bodies.

— Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
The measure also amends the Maryland Public Information Act (MPIA) to make the IG's office exempt for nearly all categories.

— JT Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 13 May 2026