What's the difference between
and
Enter two words to compare and contrast their definitions, origins, and synonyms to better understand how those words are related.

rectify

Confer vs Rectify - What's the difference?

confer | rectify |


In lang=en terms the difference between confer and rectify

is that confer is to grant as a possession; to bestow while rectify is to correct or amend something.

As verbs the difference between confer and rectify

is that confer is (obsolete|intransitive) to compare while rectify is to correct or amend something.

Improve vs Rectify - What's the difference?

improve | rectify | Related terms |


In transitive terms the difference between improve and rectify

is that improve is to make (something) better; to increase the value or productivity (of something) while rectify is to correct or amend something.

Rectify vs Change - What's the difference?

rectify | change |


In transitive terms the difference between rectify and change

is that rectify is to correct or amend something while change is to replace.

As a noun change is

the process of becoming different.

Rectify vs Justify - What's the difference?

rectify | justify |


In transitive terms the difference between rectify and justify

is that rectify is to correct or amend something while justify is to absolve, and declare to be free of blame or sin.

Rectify vs Upset - What's the difference?

rectify | upset |


In transitive terms the difference between rectify and upset

is that rectify is to correct or amend something while upset is to defeat unexpectedly.

As an adjective upset is

angry, distressed, or unhappy.

As a noun upset is

disturbance or disruption.

Rectify vs Makegood - What's the difference?

rectify | makegood |


As a verb rectify

is to correct or amend something.

As a noun makegood is

(television|radio|advertising) a rerun of an advertisement to make up for previous cancellation or error by the broadcaster.

Alter vs Rectify - What's the difference?

alter | rectify |


In transitive terms the difference between alter and rectify

is that alter is to castrate, neuter or spay (a dog or other animal) while rectify is to correct or amend something.

Rectify vs Settle - What's the difference?

rectify | settle |


In lang=en terms the difference between rectify and settle

is that rectify is to correct or amend something while settle is to adjust differences or accounts; to come to an agreement.

As verbs the difference between rectify and settle

is that rectify is to correct or amend something while settle is to place in a fixed or permanent condition; to make firm, steady, or stable; to establish; to fix; especially, to establish in life; to fix in business, in a home etc.

As a noun settle is

(archaic) a seat of any kind.

Rectify vs Renovate - What's the difference?

rectify | renovate |


As verbs the difference between rectify and renovate

is that rectify is to correct or amend something while renovate is to renew; to revamp something to make it look new again.

Rectify vs Verify - What's the difference?

rectify | verify |


In transitive terms the difference between rectify and verify

is that rectify is to correct or amend something while verify is to confirm or test the truth or accuracy of something.

Pages