Synonyms for correct

Other words for “correct”, grouped by meaning.

We found 24 synonyms for “correct”. The most common are rectify, right, compensate, redress, chastise.

verb make right or correct

Oppositesfalsify

verb make reparations or amends for

verb censure severely

verb adjust for

verb punish in order to gain control or enforce obedience

verb go down in value

verb alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard

adjective free from error; especially conforming to fact or truth

Synonymsright

adjective socially right or correct

Synonymsright

Similarproper

adjective in accord with accepted standards of usage or procedure

Synonymsright

Similarproper

adjective correct in opinion or judgment

Synonymsright

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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