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Retify vs Correct - What's the difference?

retify | correct |

Retify is likely misspelled.


Retify has no English definition.

As an adjective correct is

free from error; true; the state of having an affirmed truth.

As a verb correct is

to make something that was not valid become right. To remove error.

retify

Not English

Retify has no English definition. It may be misspelled.

English words similar to 'retify':

ratify, rudeboy, reedify

correct

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Free from error; true; the state of having an affirmed truth.
  • With good manners; well behaved; conforming with accepted standards of behaviour.
  • Synonyms

    * (with good manners) well-mannered, well behaved

    Antonyms

    * (without error) incorrect, inaccurate * (with good manners) uncouth

    Derived terms

    * anatomically correct * correctly * hypercorrect * incorrect

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To make something that was not valid become right. To remove error.
  • He corrected the position of the book on the mantle.
  • (by extension) To grade (examination papers).
  • To inform (someone) of the latter's error.
  • It's rude to correct your parents.

    Synonyms

    * See also

    Derived terms

    * correctable * correction * uncorrectable