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justify
1 ENTRIES FOUND:
justifies; justified; justifying
justifies; justified; justifying
Learner's definition of JUSTIFY
[+ object]
1
: to provide or be a good reason for (something) : to prove or show (something) to be just, right, or reasonable是…的正当理由；证明…正当（正确或有理） — see also the end justifies the means at 1end
- He tried to justify his behavior by saying that he was being pressured unfairly by his boss.他试图为自己的行为辩解，说是老板不当逼迫所致。
- The fact that we are at war does not justify treating innocent people as criminals.虽然我们处于交战状态，并不代表可以把无辜者当作罪犯对待。
- It's hard to justify the cost of a new car right now. = It's hard to justify spending money on a new car right now.现在很难为花钱买新车找到正当理由。
2
: to provide a good reason for the actions of (someone)为（某人的行为）辩解
- Why should I have to justify myself [=to provide an explanation for my actions] when it was their fault?那是他们的错，为什么我要为自己的行为辩解？
3
technical : to position (text) so that the edges form a straight line使齐行；整理…的版面
- They felt justifiable pride in their son.他们觉得有理由为自己的儿子感到自豪。
- justifiable expenses正当的开支
— justified
adjective, not used before a noun [more justified; most justified]- She was (perfectly/fully) justified in complaining to her boss. [=she had a good reason for complaining to her boss]她（完全）有理由向她的老板抱怨。
justify
verb
jus·ti·fy ˈjə-stə-ˌfī 
justified; justifying
1
a
: to prove or show to be just, right, or reasonable
b(1)
: to show to have had a sufficient legal reason
(2)
: to qualify (oneself) as a surety (see surety sense 3) by taking oath to the ownership of sufficient property
Synonyms
Example Sentences
He tried to justify his behavior by saying that he was being pressured unfairly by his boss. The fact that we are at war does not justify treating innocent people as criminals.
Recent Examples on the Web Can anybody justify not voting Aaron Judge for MVP? 
Joe Noga, cleveland, 6 Sep. 2022 It has been shown to reduce the risk of severe disease in people who do not need to be hospitalized, but who are at high risk for complications of COVID (a history of a heart attack is sufficient reason to justify the use of Paxlovid). Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 1 Sep. 2022 The cost of carbon has been used in the past to justify tougher limits on carbon emissions and more spending on climate solutions, like transitioning to renewable energy and natural flood protection. CBS News, 1 Sep. 2022 The cameras on the upcoming iPhone Pro models are rumored to be upgraded to possibly justify the price increase, among other enhancements. Catherine Thorbecke, CNN, 1 Sep. 2022 Authoritarian governments justify censorship on the basis that some ideas are too disruptive or harmful to be heard. Walter Russell Mead, WSJ, 29 Aug. 2022 But how much does the probability that Musk can free himself justify the gulf between Twitter’s current price and the $50-plus purchase that most experts deem most likely? Shawn Tully, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2022 This approach could justify buying both an inexpensive, lightweight vacuum to keep in your car as well as a larger garage unit or shop vac. Collin Morgan And Jon Langston, Car and Driver, 26 Aug. 2022 In addition, Ludwig said, high staff turnover doesn't justify missing court deadlines. Daniel Bice, Journal Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2022 See More
Joe Noga, cleveland, 6 Sep. 2022 It has been shown to reduce the risk of severe disease in people who do not need to be hospitalized, but who are at high risk for complications of COVID (a history of a heart attack is sufficient reason to justify the use of Paxlovid). Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 1 Sep. 2022 The cost of carbon has been used in the past to justify tougher limits on carbon emissions and more spending on climate solutions, like transitioning to renewable energy and natural flood protection. CBS News, 1 Sep. 2022 The cameras on the upcoming iPhone Pro models are rumored to be upgraded to possibly justify the price increase, among other enhancements. Catherine Thorbecke, CNN, 1 Sep. 2022 Authoritarian governments justify censorship on the basis that some ideas are too disruptive or harmful to be heard. Walter Russell Mead, WSJ, 29 Aug. 2022 But how much does the probability that Musk can free himself justify the gulf between Twitter’s current price and the $50-plus purchase that most experts deem most likely? Shawn Tully, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2022 This approach could justify buying both an inexpensive, lightweight vacuum to keep in your car as well as a larger garage unit or shop vac. Collin Morgan And Jon Langston, Car and Driver, 26 Aug. 2022 In addition, Ludwig said, high staff turnover doesn't justify missing court deadlines. Daniel Bice, Journal Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle English justifien, from Anglo-French or Late Latin; Anglo-French justifier, from Late Latin justificare, from Latin justus — see just entry 1
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a
Time Traveler
The first known use of justify was in the 14th century Phrases Containing justify
verb
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