justify
verbverified·updated Jun 3, 2026
provide reasons, evidence, or arguments to support a decision or conclusion
Framework senses
- §1
- adjust the spaces between words
- §2
- defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning
- §3
- show to be right by providing justification or proof
- §4
- show to be reasonable or provide adequate ground for
- §5
- let off the hook