avenges
|a-venges|
/əˈvɛndʒ/
(avenge)
to take revenge
Etymology
'avenge' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'avengier', where the element 'vengier' is related to Latin 'vindicare' meaning 'to claim, to vindicate or punish'.
'avenge' changed from Old French word 'avengier' into Middle English 'avenge' and eventually became the modern English word 'avenge'.
Initially, it meant 'to take vengeance or to demand justice', and over time it has retained that sense, now commonly meaning 'to inflict punishment or harm in return for a wrong'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
third-person singular present tense of 'avenge': inflicts harm or punishment in return for (an injury or wrong done to oneself or another); takes revenge for
She avenges her brother's murder by bringing the culprit to justice.
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Last updated: 2025/12/01 05:52