justify

/'dʤʌstifai/
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justify

The editor must justify the margins before printing the final document.

Definition
  1. Verb:
    • To show or prove to be right, reasonable, or justified: To provide good reasons or evidence for something, demonstrating that it is correct, fair, or necessary.
    • To adjust text alignment: In printing and word processing, to arrange lines of text so that they form straight edges on both the left and right sides.
    • To absolve or free from blame or responsibility: To provide a valid reason that removes guilt or obligation.
Usage Examples
  • Verb (To show as right/reasonable):
    • The data does not justify such a drastic conclusion.
    • How can you justify spending so much money on a car?
  • Verb (To adjust text):
    • Please justify the margins of this document before printing.
  • Verb (To absolve):
    • Nothing could justify his cruel actions.
Advanced Usage
  • "To justify oneself": To explain or defend one's actions or decisions.
    • He felt compelled to justify himself to his angry boss.
  • "The end justifies the means" (Idiom): A principle stating that a desired outcome is so important that any method, even a morally bad one, may be used to achieve it.
    • He believed the end justified the means, so he didn't care about the unethical steps.
Variants and Related Words
  • Justifiable (adj): Capable of being shown to be right or reasonable; defensible.
    • His anger was justifiable given the circumstances.
  • Justification (n): The action of showing something to be right or reasonable; a good reason for something.
    • There is no justification for such rudeness.
  • Justified (adj): Having, done for, or marked by a good or legitimate reason.
    • The criticism was fully justified.
Synonyms
  • Defend: To support or justify by argument.
  • Vindicate: To clear from blame or suspicion; to provide justification for.
  • Rationalize: To attempt to explain or justify with logical reasons, even if these are not the true motives.
  • Warrant: To serve as adequate reason for; to justify.
Related Phrasal Verbs

(Note: "Justify" is not commonly used with particles to form phrasal verbs. Its meanings are typically expressed directly or through related phrases like "justify to someone.")

Related Idioms
  • "Justify one's existence": To prove that one's presence or role is useful or valuable.
    • The new manager felt he had to quickly justify his existence to the team.
justify

The editor must justify the margins before printing the final document.

Verb
  1. adjust the spaces between words
    • justify the margins
  2. let off the hook
    • I absolve you from this responsibility
  3. defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning
    • rationalize the child's seemingly crazy behavior
    • he rationalized his lack of success
  4. show to be right by providing justification or proof
    • vindicate a claim
  5. show to be reasonable or provide adequate ground for
    • The emergency does not warrant all of us buying guns
    • The end justifies the means

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