righten

[rahyt-n]

righten Definition

• 1. to make or set right; correct
• 2. to become or make less frightened

Using righten: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "righten" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I need to righten my mistake before it's too late.

• Example

  The therapist helped her righten her anxiety.

• Example

  He tried to righten the situation by apologizing.

• Example

  The captain rightened the ship's course.

righten Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for righten

• correct
• rectify
• remedy
• fix
• soothe
• calm
• reassure

Antonyms for righten

• wrong
• incorrect
• unsettle
• frighten

Phrases with righten

• righten up

  to become happier or more cheerful

  Example

  After a good night's sleep, she rightened up and was ready to face the day.

• righten someone's day

  to make someone feel better or happier

  Example

  Her kind words really rightened my day.

• righten the ship

  to improve a situation that is going badly

  Example

  The new CEO was brought in to righten the ship after years of mismanagement.

📌

Summary: righten in Brief

'Righten' [rahyt-n] is a verb that means to correct or remedy something, as in 'I need to righten my mistake before it's too late.' It can also mean to become or make less frightened, as in 'The therapist helped her righten her anxiety.' The phrase 'righten up' denotes becoming happier or more cheerful, while 'righten someone's day' means to make someone feel better or happier.