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Meaning of justify

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

justify

Pronunciation:/ˈdʒʌstɪfaɪ/

verb

Definitions

  1. To provide an acceptable explanation for.

    Example: How can you justify spending so much money on clothes?

  2. To be a good, acceptable reason for; warrant.

    Example: Nothing can justify your rude behaviour last night.

  3. To arrange (text) on a page or a computer screen such that the left and right ends of all lines within paragraphs are aligned.

    Example: The text will look better justified.

  4. To absolve, and declare to be free of blame or sin.