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justify

1 of 1verb
/ˈdʒʌstəˌfaɪ/
Forms:justifies,justifying,justified,justified
1

to provide a valid reason or explanation for an action, decision, or belief, usually something that others consider wrong

B2transitive
  • She had to justify her choice to pursue a career in the arts to her parents, emphasizing her passion and long-term goals.
  • In his research paper, the author worked to justify his conclusions by presenting strong evidence and logical reasoning.
  • The company had to justify its decision to lay off employees by explaining the financial challenges it was facing.
  • The lawyer needed to justify her client's actions in court by presenting evidence that supported the claim of self-defense.
  • The government had to justify the allocation of funds to a particular project by outlining its potential benefits for the community.
Synonyms:
vindicate
2

to align text to both the left and right margins, creating a straight, even line on both sides of the page

transitive
  • The typesetter justified the text to give the document a polished and professional appearance.
  • When formatting the brochure, it's important to justify the text to ensure a neat layout.
  • The printer adjusted the settings to justify the text in the book, ensuring a clean and uniform look throughout.
  • Before sending the document to print, make sure to justify the text to avoid awkward spacing.
  • The graphic designer used software tools to justify the text in the advertisement.
3

to declare or pronounce someone or something as righteous or acceptable in the sight of God

transitive
  • The Bible verse Romans 5:1 states, "Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ."
  • The pastor emphasized the importance of faith in Jesus Christ to justify believers before God.
  • According to Christian doctrine, God justifies sinners who repent and trust in the atoning work of Jesus on the cross.
  • The theologian argued that God's grace is what justifies believers, making them righteous in His sight.
  • In Islamic theology, believers believe that sincere repentance and submission to Allah justify them before Him.