Justify meaning

What does “justify” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“justify” is a verb with 3 meanings. Its most common meaning is: show to be right by providing justification or proof.

justify

verb

  1. show to be right by providing justification or proof

    “vindicate a claim”

    Synonymsvindicate
  2. (used of God) declare innocent; absolve from the penalty of sin

  3. adjust the spaces between words

    “justify the margins”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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