right

⁴right

verb

Definition of RIGHT

transitive verb

1

a : to do justice to : redress the injuries of <so just is God to right the innocent — Shakespeare> b : justify, vindicate <felt the need to right himself in court>

2

: avenge <vows to right the injustice done to his family>

3

a : to adjust or restore to the proper state or condition <right the economy> b : to bring or restore to an upright position <right a capsized boat>

intransitive verb

: to become upright

— right·er noun

Examples of RIGHT

1. It was time to right an old wrong.
2. No one can right all the wrongs in the world.
3. The government needs to do something to right the economy.
4. They righted the capsized boat.
5. He quickly righted himself after he fell off the chair.

First Known Use of RIGHT

before 12th century