English / word
justify
verb B2MEANING IN ENGLISH
to give a good reason for something, especially a decision or action
to show or prove that something is right or reasonable
In context
01
You cannot justify wasting food.
02
The manager must justify the extra budget.
Synonyms
explain,defend,rationalize
Antonyms
condemn,blame
Collocations
justify action,justify decision,justify behavior
Verb forms
Past: justified · Past participle: justified · -ing: justifying