Improve and Rectify

Improve

Improve verb - To make better.
Usage example: a little salt would improve this bland food

Rectify is a synonym for improve in better topic. In some cases you can use "Rectify" instead a verb "Improve", when it comes to topics like make or become better.

Rectify

Rectify verb - To remove errors, defects, deficiencies, or deviations from.
Usage example: let me get the store manager, and he'll rectify the invoice for your order

Improve is a synonym for rectify in correct topic. You can use "Improve" instead a verb "Rectify", if it concerns topics such as action, better, correct a situation.

Common collocations

power improve power rectify power
state improve state rectify state
status improve status rectify status
situation improve situation rectify situation
Other words: time, bit.
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