Clues for the word "RECTIFY"

We've had 5 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 11 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Daily Quick crossword on July 20, 2025.

Definition of rectify

v. t. - To make or set right; to correct from a wrong, erroneous, or false state; to amend; as, to rectify errors, mistakes, or abuses; to rectify the will, the judgment, opinions; to rectify disorders.
v. t. - To refine or purify by repeated distillation or sublimation, by which the fine parts of a substance are separated from the grosser; as, to rectify spirit of wine.
v. t. - To produce ( as factitious gin or brandy) by redistilling low wines or ardent spirits (whisky, rum, etc.), flavoring substances, etc., being added.