jus·ti·fy
jus·ti·fy/ˈjəstəˌfī/
verb
- show or prove to be right or reasonable."the person appointed has fully justified our confidence"synonyms: give grounds for, give reasons for, give a justification for, show just cause for, explain, give an explanation for, account for, show/prove to be reasonable, provide a rationale for, rationalize, defend, answer for, vindicate, substantiate, uphold, sustain, establish, legitimize, legitimatize
- declare or make righteous in the sight of God."one of the elect, justified by faith"
- 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."in most European languages you justify text by adding space between letters and words"
6 days ago · 1. a : to prove or show to be just, right, or reasonable trying to justify his selfish behavior I shouldn't have to justify myself to them.
Oct 2, 2024 · 1. a : the act or an instance of justifying something : vindication arguments offered in justification of their choice b : an acceptable reason for doing ...
3 days ago · Meaning of justifying in English ... to give or to be a good reason for: [ + -ing verb ] I can't really justify taking another day off work. Are you sure that ...
5 days ago · justify in American English · 1. to show to be just, right, or in accord with reason; vindicate · 2. to supply good or lawful grounds for; warrant · 3.
2 days ago · having a good reason for something: I accept that the criticism is completely justified. I think you were quite justified in complaining.
5 days ago · 1. reasonable grounds for complaint, defence, etc 2. the act of justifying; proof, vindication, or exculpation 3. theology
Sep 16, 2024 · In the context of the slave trade, 'justified' refers to the rationalizations and arguments used by individuals and societies to legitimize the enslavement ...
Sep 25, 2024 · Definition. Justifying a claim involves providing evidence or reasoning to support a specific assertion made about a statistical relationship, ...
7 days ago · In the above sentence, justify means “good enough reason”. Here is one sentence that will make the difference clear:The arrest warrant is not justified.The ...
Sep 18, 2024 · Accordingly, it is more accurately defined as the theory that all significant or factual propositions are known through experience. Even defined in that way, ...