justify (B2)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈdʒʌs.tɪ.faɪ/
Definition
To show or prove that something is reasonable or necessary.
Examples
He tried to justify his late arrival by blaming the traffic.
Can you justify spending so much money on a new car?
How to Use justify
- justify something (prepositional phrase)
- To provide a reason for something. — "He could not justify his absence from the meeting."
- justify doing something (prepositional phrase)
- To provide a reason for performing an action. — "There is no way to justify lying to your friends."
- justify why (collocation)
- To explain the reasons for a particular situation or event. — "She explained why she had to leave early, but couldn't justify her actions."
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