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rectify vs modify

modify vs rectify

rectify and modify both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
rectify No No Yes No
modify No No Yes No
As verbs, modify is a hypernym of rectify; that is, modify is a word with a broader meaning than rectify:
  • rectify: bring, lead, or force to abandon a wrong or evil course of life, conduct, and adopt a right one
  • modify: cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
Other hypernyms of rectify include alter, change.
rectify (verb) modify (verb)
set straight or right make less severe or harsh or extreme
make right or correct add a modifier to a constituent
reduce to a fine, unmixed, or pure state; separate from extraneous matter or cleanse from impurities cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
convert into direct current
bring, lead, or force to abandon a wrong or evil course of life, conduct, and adopt a right one
determine the length of
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