Word Definitions & Examples
verb
Sense 1
"rectify alternating current"
Derived:
rectification
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
verb
Sense 2
"remedy these deficiencies"
"rectify the inequities in salaries"
"repair an oversight"
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
Somebody ----s somebody PP
verb
Sense 3
"rectify a curve"
Derived:
rectification
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
verb
Sense 4
"Correct the mistakes"
"rectify the calculation"
Opposites:
falsify
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
Somebody ----s somebody PP
verb
Sense 5
reduce to a fine, unmixed, or pure state; separate from extraneous matter or cleanse from impurities
"refine sugar"
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
Somebody ----s somebody PP
verb
Sense 6
"The Church reformed me"
"reform your conduct"
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
Somebody ----s something with something
Somebody ----s on something
Somebody ----s somebody PP
Semantic Complexity
80%
Sense Count
6
Total Synonyms
0
Total Relationships
47
Times Searched
2
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