justify

verb

jus·ti·fy ˈjə-stə-ˌfī How to pronounce justify (audio)

justified; justifying

transitive verb

: 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.

justify the ways of God to man

John Milton

b(1)

: to show to have had a sufficient legal reason

(2)

: to qualify (oneself) as a surety (see surety sense 3) by taking oath to the ownership of sufficient property

: to judge, regard, or treat as righteous and worthy of salvation

God justifies with his forgiveness and grace the man who comes to him

Will Herberg

archaic : to administer justice to

archaic : absolve

: to space (lines of text) so that the lines come out even at the margin

: to make even by spacing lines of text

justified margins

intransitive verb

: to show a sufficient lawful reason for an act done

: to qualify as bail or surety

the surety justified on the bail bond

: to justify lines of text

justifier

ˈjə-stə-ˌfī(-ə)r How to pronounce justify (audio)

noun

Example Sentences

He tried to justify his behavior by saying that he was being pressured unfairly by his boss. The fact that we are at war does not justify treating innocent people as criminals.

Recent Examples on the Web Can anybody justify not voting Aaron Judge for MVP?

Joe Noga, cleveland, 6 Sep. 2022 It has been shown to reduce the risk of severe disease in people who do not need to be hospitalized, but who are at high risk for complications of COVID (a history of a heart attack is sufficient reason to justify the use of Paxlovid).

Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 1 Sep. 2022 The cost of carbon has been used in the past to justify tougher limits on carbon emissions and more spending on climate solutions, like transitioning to renewable energy and natural flood protection.

CBS News, 1 Sep. 2022 The cameras on the upcoming iPhone Pro models are rumored to be upgraded to possibly justify the price increase, among other enhancements.

Catherine Thorbecke, CNN, 1 Sep. 2022 Authoritarian governments justify censorship on the basis that some ideas are too disruptive or harmful to be heard.

Walter Russell Mead, WSJ, 29 Aug. 2022 But how much does the probability that Musk can free himself justify the gulf between Twitter’s current price and the $50-plus purchase that most experts deem most likely?

Shawn Tully, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2022 This approach could justify buying both an inexpensive, lightweight vacuum to keep in your car as well as a larger garage unit or shop vac.

Collin Morgan And Jon Langston, Car and Driver, 26 Aug. 2022 In addition, Ludwig said, high staff turnover doesn't justify missing court deadlines.

Daniel Bice, Journal Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2022 See More

Legal Definition

justify

verb

jus·ti·fy ˈjəs-tə-ˌfī How to pronounce justify (audio)

justified; justifying

transitive verb

: to prove or show to be just, right, or reasonable

does not justify a denial of bail

: to show to have had a legally sufficient reason or cause

a defendant may not set up his own standard of conduct to justify or excuse himself

State v. Doss, 568 P.2d 1054 (1977)

intransitive verb

: to show a legally sufficient reason for an act

: to swear an oath as to the ownership of sufficient property

they shall justify in an amount no less than $200

Oregon Revised Statutes

also : to qualify as a surety by swearing such an oath

the defendants sought to justify as bail

State v. Blaisdell, 253 A.2d 341 (1969)

justify

verb

as in to explain

to be an acceptable reason for you seem to think that losing a basketball game justifies a temper tantrum

Synonyms & Similar Words

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explain
excuse
rationalize
ignore
alibi
condone
forgive
explain away
account (for)
disregard
pardon
pass over
shrug off
remit
brush (aside or off)
wink (at)
gloss (over)
gloze (over)

as in to defend

to continue to declare to be true or proper despite opposition or objections failed to justify the need for a war at this time

Synonyms & Similar Words

defend
maintain
uphold
support
advocate
assert
affirm
vindicate
proclaim
confirm
stick up for
stand up for
argue
insist
discuss
claim
contend
emphasize
plead
warrant
espouse
protest
champion
state
avow
profess
debate
aver
underline
underscore
stress
avouch

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

withdraw
abandon
retract
forsake
take back
reverse
refute
disprove
rebut
recant
switch
abjure
controvert

Synonym Chooser

Some common synonyms of justify are assert, defend, maintain, and vindicate. While all these words mean "to uphold as true, right, just, or reasonable," justify implies showing to be true, just, or valid by appeal to a standard or to precedent.

the action was used to justify military intervention

The synonyms assert and justify are sometimes interchangeable, but assert suggests determination to make others accept one's claim.

asserted her rights

The words defend and justify are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, defend implies maintaining in the face of attack or criticism.

defended his voting record

While in some cases nearly identical to justify, maintain stresses firmness of conviction.

steadfastly maintained his innocence

In some situations, the words vindicate and justify are roughly equivalent. However, vindicate implies successfully defending.

his success vindicated our faith in him

单词	justify
释义	justify verb jus·ti·fy ˈjə-stə-ˌfī justified; justifying transitive verb 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. justify the ways of God to man John Milton b(1) : to show to have had a sufficient legal reason (2) : to qualify (oneself) as a surety (see surety sense 3) by taking oath to the ownership of sufficient property 2 a : to judge, regard, or treat as righteous and worthy of salvation God justifies with his forgiveness and grace the man who comes to him Will Herberg b archaic : to administer justice to c archaic : absolve 3 a : to space (lines of text) so that the lines come out even at the margin b : to make even by spacing lines of text justified margins intransitive verb 1 a : to show a sufficient lawful reason for an act done b : to qualify as bail or surety the surety justified on the bail bond 2 : to justify lines of text justifier ˈjə-stə-ˌfī(-ə)r noun Synonyms excuse See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences He tried to justify his behavior by saying that he was being pressured unfairly by his boss. The fact that we are at war does not justify treating innocent people as criminals. Recent Examples on the Web Can anybody justify not voting Aaron Judge for MVP? Joe Noga, cleveland, 6 Sep. 2022 It has been shown to reduce the risk of severe disease in people who do not need to be hospitalized, but who are at high risk for complications of COVID (a history of a heart attack is sufficient reason to justify the use of Paxlovid). Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 1 Sep. 2022 The cost of carbon has been used in the past to justify tougher limits on carbon emissions and more spending on climate solutions, like transitioning to renewable energy and natural flood protection. CBS News, 1 Sep. 2022 The cameras on the upcoming iPhone Pro models are rumored to be upgraded to possibly justify the price increase, among other enhancements. Catherine Thorbecke, CNN, 1 Sep. 2022 Authoritarian governments justify censorship on the basis that some ideas are too disruptive or harmful to be heard. Walter Russell Mead, WSJ, 29 Aug. 2022 But how much does the probability that Musk can free himself justify the gulf between Twitter’s current price and the $50-plus purchase that most experts deem most likely? Shawn Tully, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2022 This approach could justify buying both an inexpensive, lightweight vacuum to keep in your car as well as a larger garage unit or shop vac. Collin Morgan And Jon Langston, Car and Driver, 26 Aug. 2022 In addition, Ludwig said, high staff turnover doesn't justify missing court deadlines. Daniel Bice, Journal Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English justifien, from Anglo-French or Late Latin; Anglo-French justifier, from Late Latin justificare, from Latin justus — see just entry 1 First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a Phrases Containing justify justify oneself justify oneself Kids Definition justify verb jus·ti·fy ˈjəs-tə-ˌfī justified; justifying : to prove or show to be just, right, or reasonable How can you justify your actions? Legal Definition justify verb jus·ti·fy ˈjəs-tə-ˌfī justified; justifying transitive verb 1 : to prove or show to be just, right, or reasonable does not justify a denial of bail 2 : to show to have had a legally sufficient reason or cause a defendant may not set up his own standard of conduct to justify or excuse himself State v. Doss, 568 P.2d 1054 (1977) intransitive verb 1 : to show a legally sufficient reason for an act 2 : to swear an oath as to the ownership of sufficient property they shall justify in an amount no less than $200 Oregon Revised Statutes also : to qualify as a surety by swearing such an oath the defendants sought to justify as bail State v. Blaisdell, 253 A.2d 341 (1969) justify verb 1 as in to explain to be an acceptable reason for you seem to think that losing a basketball game justifies a temper tantrum Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance explain excuse rationalize ignore alibi condone forgive explain away account (for) disregard pardon pass over shrug off remit brush (aside or off) wink (at) gloss (over) gloze (over) 2 as in to defend to continue to declare to be true or proper despite opposition or objections failed to justify the need for a war at this time Synonyms & Similar Words defend maintain uphold support advocate assert affirm vindicate proclaim confirm stick up for stand up for argue insist discuss claim contend emphasize plead warrant espouse protest champion state avow profess debate aver underline underscore stress avouch Antonyms & Near Antonyms withdraw abandon retract forsake take back reverse refute disprove rebut recant switch abjure controvert See More Synonym Chooser Some common synonyms of justify are assert, defend, maintain, and vindicate. While all these words mean "to uphold as true, right, just, or reasonable," justify implies showing to be true, just, or valid by appeal to a standard or to precedent. the action was used to justify military intervention The synonyms assert and justify are sometimes interchangeable, but assert suggests determination to make others accept one's claim. asserted her rights The words defend and justify are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, defend implies maintaining in the face of attack or criticism. defended his voting record While in some cases nearly identical to justify, maintain stresses firmness of conviction. steadfastly maintained his innocence In some situations, the words vindicate and justify are roughly equivalent. However, vindicate implies successfully defending. his success vindicated our faith in him
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justify

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