Justify

Pronunciation: /ˈdʒəstəˌfaɪ/

Justify (verb)

  1. to show or explain why something is right or necessary.
  2. to adjust text so that it is evenly spaced on both sides.
  3. to show that someone is not guilty of a crime or mistake.

Examples

  • She tried to justify her actions to the manager.
  • He couldn't justify the expense to his partner.

Common collocations: justify an action, justify a decision, justify the cost, justify text, justify alignment

Synonyms of Justify

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Justify

  • — When discussing moral or legal judgments.
  • — When discussing blame or fault.