Main Entry:

⁴right

Function:

verb

Date:

before 12th century

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