Justify — synonyms, definition

1. justify (Verb)

absolve account account for acquit advocate apologise apologize approve argue assert assuage assure authenticate authorise authorize back be entitled to be worthy of bear out certify • • •

justify (Verb) — Show to be reasonable or provide adequate ground for. ex. "The end justifies the means"

justify (Verb) — Show to be right by providing justification or proof. ex. "justify a claim"

justify (Verb) — Defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning. ex. "justify the child's seemingly crazy behaviour"

justify (Verb) — Let off the hook.

justify (Verb) — (printing) adjust the spaces between words. ex. "justify the margins"

adjust confirm correct defend fend for forgive maintain pardon reassert set support uphold color colour excuse exempt explain extenuate gloss legitimate let off mitigate palliate plead relieve wash one's hands