Phrase guide

put right

verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To rectify; to put in order; to make good.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: set straight

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

settle or put right

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • we need to iron out our disagreements

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: iron out, straighten out

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: better, improve, amend, ameliorate, meliorate

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