Word: Justify
How to pronounce: ˈʤʌstɪfaɪ
Transitive verb
Definitions:
1. Show or prove to be right or reasonable.
Example sentences: "The person appointed has fully justified our confidence"
2. Declare or make righteous in the sight of God.
Example sentences: "One of the elect, justified by faith"
3. Adjust (a line of type or piece of text) so that the print fills a space evenly or forms a straight edge at one or both margins.
Example sentences: "In most European languages you justify text by adding space between letters and words"
Synonyms:
rationalize
substantiate
validate
rationalise
come true
apologize
apologise
excuse
acquit
exonerate
vindicate
exculpate
prove
absolve
explain
explain away
warrant
support
defend
uphold
Antonyms:
blame
accuse
judge
Derivations:
justifying
justified
justifiable
justification
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Justify in Other Languages...
Spanish: Justificar
German: Rechtfertigen
French: Justifier
Italian: Giustificare
Turkish: Haklı çıkarmak
