corrects

verbfix, adjust
verbdiscipline, chastise

Synonyms for corrects

verb fix, adjust

Antonyms for corrects

Word Origin & History

mid-14c., "to set right, rectify" (a fault or error), from Latin correctus, past participle of corrigere "to put straight, reduce to order, set right;" in transferred use, "to reform, amend," especially of speech or writing, from com-, intensive prefix (see com-), + regere "to lead straight, rule" (see regal). Originally of persons; with reference to writing, etc., attested from late 14c. Related: Corrected; correcting.

Example Sentences for corrects

If either forgets it, the other corrects her by remarking inquiringly, "Tankou?"

This corrects the mis-statement of Lecky (vi, 94) on this topic.

She reads German rather lamely, and he corrects, encourages.

Geoffroy St. Hilaire refutes the one, he restrains and corrects the other.

Mr. Dyce corrects (as Isham) to 'Titum' and line 1st 'Titus.'

Isham corrects the misprint 'yeares,' and of 'time' in next line.

They show their composition to the master, who corrects it, and awards to each, so many merits.

Groskurd corrects the text, and translates, “the inhabitants also are small.”

And, in so doing, it judges and corrects the splendour of earthly States.

Tyrwhitt has Pavie (Pavia) in his text, but corrects it in the notes.