n.
Function: transitive verb
Date: before 12th century
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