оправдывать, объяснять, подтверждать, выравнивать, выключить строку
глагол ↓
- оправдывать, находить оправдание
the end justifies the means — цель оправдывает средства 
to justify one’s behaviour — оправдывать /объяснять/ своё поведение
how can you justify this? — как ты это объяснишь?
to be justified in doing smth. — иметь основания делать что-л.
his indignation is justified — его возмущение оправдано, он имеет все основания возмущаться
- подтверждать
to justify one’s hopes — оправдать надежды
to justify (as) bail — юр. под присягой подтвердить кредитоспособность поручителя
- полигр. выключать (строку)
- арх. отпускать грехи
Мои примеры
Словосочетания
a line of indistinctive sportswear that does not justify its premium price point — линейка невыразительной спортивной одежды, которая не оправдывает свою высокую цену
to justify legally — оправдывать с юридической точки зрения
left justify — выравнивать влево
right justify — выравнивать вправо
justify confidence — оправдывать доверие
justify the confidence of constituents — оправдать доверие избирателей
justify abreast of the patent literature — следить за патентной литературой
justify expectation — оправдать ожидания
justify the expenditure — оправдать расходы
justify one’s action — объяснить свой поступок
justify a decision — обосновать решение
Примеры с переводом
I don’t have to justify myself to you or anyone else.
Мне не нужно оправдывать себя перед тобой или кем-либо другим.
The end does not justify the means.
Цель не оправдывает средства.
How can we justify spending so much money on arms?
Как мы можем оправдать /обосновать/ такие огромные затраты на вооружение?
Nothing justifies murdering another human being.
Ничто не оправдывает убийство другого человека.
The chief of police tried to justify his actions.
Начальник полиции попытался оправдать свои действия.
We can’t justify wasting food when half the world is hungry.
Мы не можем оправдать трату продуктов питания, пока пол мира голодает.
A pretence was at hand to justify the most violent proceedings.
Сразу же нашёлся предлог, чтобы оправдать самые жестокие действия.
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Примеры, ожидающие перевода
…tried to justify his bigoted tirade with a lot of stale and insincere bilge… 
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Возможные однокоренные слова
justified — оправданный, обоснованный
justifying — оправдывающий
justifier — рабочий, выравнивающий или выключающий строки
Формы слова
verb
I/you/we/they: justify
he/she/it: justifies
ing ф. (present participle): justifying
2-я ф. (past tense): justified
3-я ф. (past participle): justified
transitive verb
1
a
: to prove or show to be just, right, or reasonable
trying to justify his selfish behavior
I shouldn’t have to justify myself to them.
justify the ways of God to man—
John Milton
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
2
a
: to judge, regard, or treat as righteous and worthy of salvation
God justifies with his forgiveness and grace the man who comes to him—Will Herberg
b
archaic
: to administer justice to
3
a
: to space (lines of text) so that the lines come out even at the margin
b
: to make even by spacing lines of text
intransitive verb
1
a
: to show a sufficient lawful reason for an act done
b
: to qualify as bail or surety
the surety justified on the bail bond
2
: to justify lines of text
Synonyms
Choose the Right Synonym for justify
steadfastly maintained his innocence
assert suggests determination to make others accept one’s claim.
defend implies maintaining in the face of attack or criticism.
defended his voting record
vindicate implies successfully defending.
his success vindicated our faith in him
justify implies showing to be true, just, or valid by appeal to a standard or to precedent.
the action was used to justify military intervention
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
But the environmental review also establishes a different way to justify the reductions.
—Joshua Partlow, Anchorage Daily News, 12 Apr. 2023
Workers, especially in middle management, are being asked to justify why their jobs are crucial to Meta’s goals.
—Mike Isaac, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2023
Akikos is for diners who go to shows and only want to hear the hits; the food is good, but not enough to justify the price tag.
—Cesar Hernandez, San Francisco Chronicle, 12 Apr. 2023
Blake also argued that Vallow Daybell and her husband used their religious beliefs to try to persuade those around them not to question their actions and even to justify murder.
—Allison Elyse Gualtieri, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2023
Whether James is a good enough player to justify the hullabaloo.
—Bill Oram, oregonlive, 9 Apr. 2023
Of those models, the SE trim comes with a host of features to justify the upcharge, including tinted windows, roof rails, blind-spot monitoring, and paddle shifters.
—Drew Dorian, Car and Driver, 7 Apr. 2023
Under the proposal, schools would need to consider a range of factors before imposing a ban on trans athletes and would need to justify it based on educational grounds, such as the need for fairness.
—Laura Meckler, Washington Post, 6 Apr. 2023
More recently, Arbitrum, an L2 on Ethereum that’s raised over $100 million from VCs such as Lightspeed, issued a governance token called ARB to justify its place outside the base Ethereum protocol.
—Kathleen Breitman, Fortune Crypto, 5 Apr. 2023
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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
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Contents
- 1 What’s the definition of the word justified?
- 2 What is another word of justify?
- 3 What is an example of a justification?
- 4 What does it mean by explain and justify?
- 5 What is opposite of justify?
- 6 How do you justify?
- 7 What is justify in the Bible?
- 8 What does justification mean in simple words?
- 9 What does it mean to justify your decision?
- 10 Is justification the same as salvation?
- 11 What does Paul mean by justification by faith alone?
- 12 What does it mean to be justified by his blood?
- 13 Is justification by faith alone?
- 14 What does the Bible say about justification and sanctification?
- 15 Is justification instantaneous?
- 16 Where in the Bible does it talk about justification?
- 17 What you lock on earth will be locked in heaven?
- 18 Where does the Bible say faith alone?
- 19 What is justification by faith through grace?
- 20 What is forbidden in heaven?
- 21 What Scripture talks about binding and loosing?
- 22 What is the meaning of I will give you the keys to the kingdom of heaven?
- 23 What are the keys to the kingdom of God?
- 24 Is there anything too hard for God?
What’s the definition of the word justified?
1 : having or shown to have a just, right, or reasonable basis a justified punishment a justified reputation for toughness Such work calls for a combination of training and talent that few can lay justified claim to …—
What is another word of justify?
Some common synonyms of justify are assert, defend, maintain, and vindicate. While all these words mean “to uphold as true, right, just, or reasonable,” justify implies showing to be true, just, or valid by appeal to a standard or to precedent.
What is an example of a justification?
The definition of justification is something that proves, explains or supports. An example of justification is an employer bringing evidence to support why they fired an employee. … Something, such as a fact or circumstance, that justifies. Considered misgovernment to be a justification for revolution.
What does it mean by explain and justify?
The definition of justify is to provide an explanation or rationale for something to make it seem OK or to prove it is correct or OK. An example of justify is when you provide data to back up a recommendation you make. An example of justify is when you make an excuse to make bad behavior seem oK. verb.
What is opposite of justify?
justify. Antonyms: blame, censure, condemn, convict, denounce, doom, reprobate, reprove, sentence. Synonyms: absolve, acquit, applaud, approve, exonerate, pardon, pardon, praise.
How do you justify?
What is justify in the Bible?
justification, in Christian theology, either (1) the act by which God moves a willing person from the state of sin (injustice) to the state of grace (justice), (2) the change in a person’s condition moving from a state of sin to a state of righteousness, or (3) especially in Protestantism, the act of acquittal whereby …
What does justification mean in simple words?
1 : the act or an instance of proving to be just, right, or reasonable. 2 : sufficient reason to show that an action is correct or acceptable. justification. noun. jus·ti·fi·ca·tion | ˌjəs-tə-fə-ˈkā-shən
What does it mean to justify your decision?
To justify a decision, action, or idea means to show or prove that it is reasonable or necessary. No argument can justify a war. [ VERB noun] Ministers agreed that this decision was fully justified by economic conditions. [
Is justification the same as salvation?
Justification is a word used in the Scriptures to mean that in Christ we are forgiven and actually made righteous in our living. Justification is not a once-for-all, instantaneous pronouncement guaranteeing eternal salvation, regardless of how wickedly a person might live from that point on.
What does Paul mean by justification by faith alone?
“Justification” is the transition from sin to right-relationship with God. “Faith” is the belief that God will keep his promise.
What does it mean to be justified by his blood?
In the New Testament the blood of Jesus is shed for our sins, and we have forgiveness “through faith in his blood.” Jesus died very publicly on the cross to show mankind His “righteousness for the remission of sins.” He passes by, or forgives, all our sins.
Is justification by faith alone?
the sinner is justified by faith alone, meaning that nothing else is required to cooperate in order to obtain the grace of justification, and that it is not in any way necessary that he be prepared and disposed by the action of his own will (canon 9);
What does the Bible say about justification and sanctification?
Justification is God’s declaration that a sinner is righteous through the work of Jesus Christ. Sanctification is God’s transformation of a believer’s whole being, that is the mind, will, behaviors, and affections through the work of the Holy Spirit. To be justified, your good works are immaterial.
Is justification instantaneous?
Justification is an instantaneous legal act of God, in which he declares, on the basis of the righteousness of Jesus Christ, that all the requirements of the law are satisfied with respect to the sinner.
Where in the Bible does it talk about justification?
Romans 5:16-18
Therefore, as one trespass led to condemnation for all men, so one act of righteousness leads to justification and life for all men (Ro 5:16-18).
What you lock on earth will be locked in heaven?
“I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven; whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.”
Where does the Bible say faith alone?
Faith Alone. God’s Word says that we are saved by grace through faith in Christ Jesus and not by our own efforts or works (Ephesians 2:8-9).
What is justification by faith through grace?
In Christianity, the belief that a person can achieve salvation (see also salvation) only through faith and reliance on God’s grace, not through good deeds.
What is forbidden in heaven?
Biblical Translations of Matthew 18:18
“I tell you the truth, whatever you forbid on earth will be forbidden in heaven, and whatever you permit on earth will be permitted in heaven.” “Truly, I say to you, whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.”
What Scripture talks about binding and loosing?
In Matt. 18:18 Jesus offers the binding and loosing hermeneutical principle to his followers, named as the church, to aid them in their ongoing discernment and management of sin.
What is the meaning of I will give you the keys to the kingdom of heaven?
The authority was given to Peter through the keys that Jesus had symbolically given them. The keys are the tasks and responsibilities entrusted to his disciples so Jesus’ saving work will reach to all corners of the world.
What are the keys to the kingdom of God?
Is there anything too hard for God?
Nothing is too hard or difficult for God. … Matthew 19:26 “But JESUS beheld them, and said unto them, WITH MEN THIS IS IMPOSSIBLE; BUT WITH GOD ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE”. In the realm of life, things are difficult with men but not with God.
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justify
1) опра́вдывать; находи́ть оправда́ние; извиня́ть; объясня́ть;
2) подтвержда́ть;
to justify bail юр. подтвержда́ть под прися́гой свою́ кредитоспосо́бность в ка́честве поручи́теля
3)
полигр.
вы́ключить строку́
Англо-русский словарь Мюллера > justify
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Персональный Сократ > justify
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justify a delay commercially
задерживать рейс с коммерчески оправданными целями
English-Russian aviation dictionary > justify
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[ˈdʒʌstɪfaɪ]
justify полигр. выключать строку justify полигр. выключить строку justify вчт. выравнивать justify извинять justify находить оправдание justify обосновывать justify оправдывать; находить оправдание; извинять; объяснять justify оправдывать justify подтверждать; to justify (as) bail юр. под присягой подтвердить кредитоспособность поручителя justify подтверждать to justify one’s action объяснить свой поступок; she was justified in acting that way у нее были все основания действовать подобным образом left justify вчт. выравнивать слева left justify выравнививать по левым разрядам right justify вчт. выравнивать по правым разрядам right justify вчт. выравнивать справа to justify one’s action объяснить свой поступок; she was justified in acting that way у нее были все основания действовать подобным образом
English-Russian short dictionary > justify
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Англо-русский синонимический словарь > justify
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justify
[‘dʒʌstɪfaɪ]
v
оправдывать, находить оправдание, извинять
I believe the results will fully justify the cost. — Я считаю, что предполагаемые результаты полностью оправдают затраты.
The end justifies the means. — ◊ Цель оправдывает средства.
— justify smb
— justify oneself
— don’t try to justify yourself!USAGE:
English-Russian combinatory dictionary > justify
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justify
[ʹdʒʌstıfaı]
1. оправдывать, находить оправдание
to justify one’s behaviour — оправдывать /объяснять/ своё поведение
how can you justify this? — как ты это объяснишь?
to be justified in doing smth. — иметь основания делать что-л.
his indignation is justified — его возмущение оправдано, он имеет все основания возмущаться
2. подтверждать
НБАРС > justify
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English-russian dctionary of diplomacy > justify
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1. v оправдывать, находить оправдание
2. v подтверждать
3. v полигр. выключать
4. v арх. отпускать грехи
Синонимический ряд:
2. back (verb) attest; authenticate; back; bear out; confirm; corroborate; substantiate; testify; validate
4. excuse (verb) absolve; account; acquit; clear; exculpate; excuse; exonerate; explain; explain away; mitigate; rationalize
6. maintain (verb) argue; assert; claim; contend; defend; maintain; vindicate
Антонимический ряд:
accuse; arraign; blame; charge; condemn; convict; denounce; impeach; implicate; impute; incriminate; inculpate; indict; involve; punish
English-Russian base dictionary > justify
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English-Russian dictionary of computer science and programming > justify
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verb
1) оправдывать; находить оправдание; извинять; объяснять; to justify one’s action объяснить свой поступок; she was justified in acting that way у нее были все основания действовать подобным образом
2) подтверждать; to justify (as) bail
leg.
под присягой подтвердить кредитоспособность поручителя
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(v) подтвердить; подтверждать
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[jus·ti·fy || ‘dʒʌstɪfaɪ]
оправдывать, находить оправдание, извинять, объяснять, подтверждать; выключить строку, выравнивать* * *
извинять
объяснять
оправдайте
оправдать
оправдывать
подтверждать
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1) оправдывать; находить оправдание
2) подтверждатьНовый англо-русский словарь > justify
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1) оправдывать; извинять; обосновывать
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to justify bail — подтверждать под присягой свою кредитоспособность в качестве поручителя;
Англо-русский юридический словарь > justify
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justify
[‘ʤʌstɪfaɪ]
гл.
1) оправдывать; находить оправдание; извинять; объяснять
We have no longer the difficult task of justifying science in the eyes of the nation. — Перед нами больше не стоит трудная задача оправдания науки в глазах народа.
2) подтверждать, доказывать
It would be hard to justify this particular assertion by an appeal to facts. — Будет сложно доказать это утверждение обращением к фактам.
Syn:
3)
полигр.
выключить строку
4)
уст.
отправлять правосудие
Syn:
Англо-русский современный словарь > justify
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justify
[‘dʒʌstɪfaɪ]
1) Общая лексика: выключить строку, извинить, извинять, находить оправдание, обосновать, обосновывать, объяснить, объяснять, оправдать, оправдаться, оправдывать, подкреплять , подтвердить , подтверждать, регламентировать
4) Техника: выравнивать , ограничивать строку , регулировать, указывать порядок старшинства битов, согласовывать скорость передачи
6) Юридический термин: подтверждать
Вычислительная техника: выключать строку , выравнивание по ширине, выравнивание фрагмента текста таким образом, чтобы совпадали как левые, так и правые поля каждой строки, выравнивать , обосновывать 13) SAP.тех. выравнивать по формату
Универсальный англо-русский словарь > justify
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1) обосновывать; мотивировать
2) говорить в пользу справедливости / корректности допущения о чем-л.;
to justify… в обоснование чего-л.
English-Russian dictionary of scientific and technical difficulties vocabulary > justify
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выключать, производить выключку
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Justify — Jus ti*fy, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Justified}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Justifying}.] [F. justifier, L. justificare; justus just + ficare (in comp.) to make. See {Just}, a., and { fy}.] [1913 Webster] 1. To prove or show to be just; to vindicate; to… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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justify — jus·ti·fy / jəs tə ˌfī/ vb fied, fy·ing vt 1: to prove or show to be just, right, or reasonable does not justify a denial of bail 2: to show to have had a legally sufficient reason or cause a defendant may not set up his own standard of conduct… … Law dictionary
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Justify — «Justify» Sencillo de The Rasmus del álbum Black roses Formato Descarga digital, CD Single Grabación 2008 Género(s) Rock, Soft Rock Du … Wikipedia Español
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justify — 1 vindicate, defend, *maintain, assert Analogous words: *prove, demonstrate: *support, uphold, back Contrasted words: *disprove, refute, confute 2 account, rationalize, * … New Dictionary of Synonyms
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justify — [jus′tə fī΄] vt. justified, justifying [ME justifien < OFr justifier < LL (chiefly Ec.) justificare, to act justly toward, justify < L justus,JUST1 + ficare < facere, to DO1] 1. to show to be just, right, or in accord with reason;… … English World dictionary
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Justify — Jus ti*fy, v. i. 1. (Print.) To form an even surface or true line with something else; to fit exactly. [1913 Webster] 2. (Law) To take oath to the ownership of property sufficient to qualify one s self as bail or surety. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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justify — (v.) c.1300, to administer justice; late 14c., to show (something) to be just or right, from O.Fr. justifiier submit to court proceedings (12c.), from L. iustificare act justly toward, make just, from iustificus dealing justly, righteous, from… … Etymology dictionary
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justify — [v] legitimize, substantiate absolve, acquit, advocate, alibi*, answer for, apologize for, approve, argue for, assert, be answerable for, bear out, brief, claim, clear, condone, confirm, contend, cop a plea*, countenance, crawl, defend, do… … New thesaurus
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justify — ► VERB (justifies, justified) 1) prove to be right or reasonable. 2) be a good reason for. 3) Printing adjust (text) so that the lines of type fill a given width exactly, forming a straight right edge. DERIVATIVES justification noun justificatory … English terms dictionary
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justify — verb ADVERB ▪ really, truly ▪ Can you really justify the destruction of such a fine old building? ▪ easily ▪ The university could not easily justify spending the money on this. ▪ … Collocations dictionary
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justify */*/ — UK [ˈdʒʌstɪfaɪ] / US [ˈdʒʌstɪˌfaɪ] verb [transitive] Word forms justify : present tense I/you/we/they justify he/she/it justifies present participle justifying past tense justified past participle justified 1) a) to show that there is a good… … English dictionary
But our English verb to be right had never taken a Hiphil form, or power, and for this reason, perhaps, the translators passed over, in many instances, to the Latin word justify, adopting that; though they sometimes manufacture a phrase that carries the causative meaning. ❋ 1802-1876 (1871)
The same tendency to justify from the surface and not trust the public to understand the depth has been visible in President Obama’s partial explanations of Afghanistan. ❋ David Bromwich (2010)
While hard to justify from a financial point of view, from a strategic point of view this makes sense. ❋ Unknown (2008)
Huh? Remember, the distinction that the court has to justify is different punishment for sex with a minor. ❋ Unknown (2004)
We have seen several examples in the last two years of situations which were handled very poorly and of decisions which were hard to justify from a purely economic point of view. ❋ Unknown (1978)
The word justify means to declare or treat as righteous. ❋ Unknown (1949)
The word justify, ‘like its opposite, to declare guilty,’ is a forensic term and is thence applied to the act of the Supreme Judge — God. ❋ 1872-1939 (1903)
The word justify, ‘with the new meaning attached to it, is ambiguous; the position of God who as judge declares the sinner to be righteous, is confusing; the value attached to the creed of the Church as the decisive factor in the judgment is fraught with evil consequences, and the proof from the Old Testament is arbitrary and artificial. ❋ 1872-1939 (1903)
We believe, teach, and confess that the word justify in this phrasi Scripturae Sacrae, in hoc articulo, idem significare, quod absolvere a peccatis, ut ex dicto Salomonis (Prov.xvii. 15) intelligi potest: ‘Qui justificat impium, et qui condemnat justum, abominabilis est uterque apud Deum.’ ❋ Unknown (1889)
Thus the word justify, doth signify variously, according to the subject or matter it is applied to; but when it is applied to a sinner, it signifies nothing else but pardon of his sin. ❋ 1630-1694 (1820)
The recession and 9/11 simply don’t explain justify what has happened to the budget and deficit in 5 years under Bush, and the war in Iraq was a preposterously stupid blunder of the highest order for which Bush and the GOP are responsible. ❋ Unknown (2006)
People will try to use your name to justify themselves, or trick you into helping them to power, and sometimes you have to decide whether it does more good to let them or balk them. ❋ Liane Merciel (2010)
Nor does simply taking bin Laden and all the other Islamic fascist leaders at their word justify their world view. ❋ Unknown (2006)
His claims plainly — justify, that is, by activity, His pretensions to the Messiahship; and when He did so, He was entreated to bid his acclaimants _to hold their peace_ — to justify, that is, by humility and retirement, His pretensions to spirituality. ❋ Robert Hugh Benson (1892)
To become the victim of the anaesthetic delusion regarding them is to justify; and to justify is to share responsibility. ❋ Albert Leffingwell (1880)
We didn’t have to say a word to justify our involvement with LGBT; we relied on our community to do that, and it did. ❋ Brandon Gutman (2011)
John got [justified] when Bill went lost his dog.
[Justified] is a [past tense] of Justify. ❋ Smitty134 (2010)
«The Cell Block Tango» from «Chicago» paints pictures of [justifiable homicide];
«He [had it coming],
He had it coming,
He only had himself to blame;
If you’d have been there,
If you’d have seen it,
I’ll [betcha] you would have done the same!» ❋ Lorelili (2012)
«[My God], [I cannot] believe it- first he [sleeps] with his sister while she was passed out- and then he did a total Justify on the situation!»
«I know I stole it, but it wasn’t my fault- let me Justify!» ❋ Vezy (2008)
«Dude, after that [last] [spliff] I’m [totally] justified» ❋ Amazon Emily (2006)
You’ve [just] been [Justified] ❋ Antonio (2004)
Did you see that girl in [the baby] blue [bandana]? She’s [justified]. ❋ VAKI5 (2005)
«[damn], she’s a justified scenester» ❋ Y0o0o0o0o0o0o (2009)
John: [I miss you], we were such a great couple!
Sara: I’m sorry our [breakup] was for the best.
John: Why are you always [JUSTIFYING BULLSHIT]?! ❋ JT.Peters (2010)
fred: I’m [not guilty]
Judge: why?
Fred: he threw his [backpack] at my face
Judge: not guilty that’s [justifiable homicide] ❋ Tricklegs (2015)
«Ok look another [Justified Justin], making his [point] to which know one [cares] about!’ ❋ TinyTim2319 (2014)
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verb (used with object), jus·ti·fied, jus·ti·fy·ing.
to show (an act, claim, statement, etc.) to be just or right: The end does not always justify the means.
to defend or uphold as warranted or well-grounded: Don’t try to justify his rudeness.
Theology. to declare innocent or guiltless; absolve; acquit
Printing.
- to make (a line of type) a desired length by spacing the words and letters, especially so that full lines in a column have even margins both on the left and on the right.
- to level and square (a strike).
verb (used without object), jus·ti·fied, jus·ti·fy·ing.
Law.
- to show a satisfactory reason or excuse for something done.
- to qualify as bail or surety.
Printing. (of a line of type) to fit exactly into a desired length.
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Origin of justify
First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English justifien, from Old French justifier, from Late Latin jūstificāre, equivalent to Latin jūsti- (combining form of jūstus just1) + -ficāre -fy
OTHER WORDS FROM justify
jus·ti·fi·er, nounjus·ti·fy·ing·ly, adverbpre·jus·ti·fy, verb (used with object), pre·jus·ti·fied, pre·jus·ti·fy·ing.re·jus·ti·fy, verb (used with object), re·jus·ti·fied, re·jus·ti·fy·ing.
Words nearby justify
justification, justification by grace, through faith, justification by works, justificatory, justified, justify, justify the ways of God to men, to, Justin, just in case, Justine, Justinian Code
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Words related to justify
advocate, condone, confirm, countenance, defend, explain, favor, maintain, rationalize, support, sustain, uphold, validate, vindicate, warrant, absolve, acquit, alibi, approve, assert
How to use justify in a sentence
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Agencies need to be able to quickly justify why performance has changed and what steps can be taken to address these fluctuations — positive or negative.
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Attorney Frank Crivelli, who said he negotiated contracts on behalf of police unions in at least 40 towns, said the dangers and challenges of police work justify the price in New Jersey.
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I planned to explore questions about journalistic ethics and whether the ends of getting a scoop that might change history and save lives can ever justify lying to a source.
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Why America is ‘flying blind’ to the coronavirus mutations racing across the globeStates cannot point to hard data to justify aggressive measures to contain the spread of dangerous mutations.
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GameStop’s share price, which approached $500 at one point, had clearly become untethered from the financial metrics that traditionally justify rising prices.
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Does the sending of the message “justify” the tragedy that caused it?
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No more allowing people to justify their bigotry by spouting a cherry-picked Bible verse.
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This story was used by some third-century North African Christians to justify the practice of women performing baptisms.
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Like many other Pakistani Taliban, Jamal has his own horror stories to tell, which he believes can justify any bloody retribution.
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With women put in front of the public to justify staying with bad men, we see these justifications in full bloom.
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But this is quite enough to justify the inconsiderable expense which the experiment I urge would involve.
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He may be a lessee, agent, or having such possession and control as would justify him in thus acting.
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Put me in remembrance, and let us plead together: tell if thou hast any thing to justify thyself.
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Does the experience of the last ten years justify the country in placing confidence, on such a point, in a Whig Ministry?
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Should the alliance between the two professions be questioned, the following case will justify our assertion.
British Dictionary definitions for justify
verb -fies, -fying or -fied (mainly tr)
(often passive) to prove or see to be just or valid; vindicatehe was certainly justified in taking the money
to show to be reasonable; warrant or substantiatehis behaviour justifies our suspicion
to declare or show to be free from blame or guilt; absolve
law
- to show good reason in court for (some action taken)
- to show adequate grounds for doing (that with which a person is charged)to justify a libel
(also intr) printing computing to adjust the spaces between words in (a line of type or data) so that it is of the required length or (of a line of type or data) to fit exactly
- Protestant theol to account or declare righteous by the imputation of Christ’s merits to the sinner
- RC theol to change from sinfulness to righteousness by the transforming effects of grace
(also intr) law to prove (a person) to have sufficient means to act as surety, etc, or (of a person) to qualify to provide bail or surety
Derived forms of justify
justifier, noun
Word Origin for justify
C14: from Old French justifier, from Latin justificāre, from jūstus just + facere to make
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Table of Contents
- What is the origin of the word justify?
- What is the meaning of the word justified?
- What is the meaning of justified in the Bible?
- What is the Predict meaning of justify?
- What is the Predict meaning of alternative?
- What does the word justify most nearly mean?
- Which is the closest synonym for the word justified?
- How do you use the word justify?
- What is the opposite of justify?
- What is the antonym of anxiety?
- What means refute?
- What’s a word that means prove wrong?
- What does negating mean?
- What does repute mean?
- What does the word putative mean?
- Who is a reputed person?
- What does well reputed mean?
- What does beyond repute mean?
- What are synonyms for reputed?
- What are two synonyms for repute?
- What is another word for stupidity?
- What is the opposite word of reputed?
- What is another word for renowned?
- What is another word for scattered?
- What does Suppositious mean?
- What is fictitious child?
- What’s the meaning of illegitimate child?
- What is the meaning of conceptual?
- What is a conceptual person?
Like its close cousin “justice,” justification is derived from the Latin justificare, which means “to make right.” When you offer a justification, you’re trying to make something right—or, perhaps, even just.
What is the meaning of the word justified?
1 : having or shown to have a just, right, or reasonable basis a justified punishment a justified reputation for toughness Such work calls for a combination of training and talent that few can lay justified claim to …—
What is the meaning of justified in the Bible?
Justification is a word used in the Scriptures to mean that in Christ we are forgiven and actually made righteous in our living. The Christian actively pursues a righteous life in the grace and power of God granted to all who continue to believe in Him.
What is the Predict meaning of justify?
The definition of justify is to provide an explanation or rationale for something to make it seem OK or to prove it is correct or OK. An example of justify is when you provide data to back up a recommendation you make. An example of justify is when you make an excuse to make bad behavior seem oK.
What is the Predict meaning of alternative?
(Entry 1 of 2) 1 : offering or expressing a choice several alternative plans. 2 : different from the usual or conventional: such as.
What does the word justify most nearly mean?
1a : to prove or show to be just, right, or reasonable trying to justify his selfish behavior I shouldn’t have to justify myself to them.
Which is the closest synonym for the word justified?
other words for justify
- advocate.
- confirm.
- defend.
- favor.
- rationalize.
- support.
- uphold.
- vindicate.
How do you use the word justify?
Justify in a Sentence 🔉
- Ted tried to justify his wife’s death with a claim of self-defense.
- If you have to hurt people to get what you want, then the ends do not justify the means.
- The insurance company will not approve payment for a procedure if a doctor can’t justify the need for the treatment.
What is the opposite of justify?
What is the opposite of justify?
| contradict | disprove |
|---|---|
| disallow | disapprove |
| disclaim | discredit |
| oppose | refuse |
| reject | veto |
What is the antonym of anxiety?
Words popularity by usage frequency
| ranking | word |
|---|---|
| #28609 | apathy |
| #38525 | tranquillity |
| #41894 | contentment |
| #57236 | carelessness |
What means refute?
transitive verb. 1 : to prove wrong by argument or evidence : show to be false or erroneous. 2 : to deny the truth or accuracy of refuted the allegations.
What’s a word that means prove wrong?
verb refute
What does negating mean?
transitive verb. 1 : to deny the existence or truth of negated and denied her own honest reactions— Sara H. Hay. 2 : to cause to be ineffective or invalid Alcohol can negate the effects of some medicines.
What does repute mean?
noun. Definition of repute (Entry 2 of 2) 1 : the character or status commonly ascribed to one : reputation. 2 : the state of being favorably known, spoken of, or esteemed.
What does the word putative mean?
1 : commonly accepted or supposed. 2 : assumed to exist or to have existed.
Who is a reputed person?
A person of great or fine repute is someone who’s widely known and highly respected. Like the words reputation and putative, repute comes from the Latin word putare, which means “consider.” And the re?
What does well reputed mean?
Having a good reputation; highly reputable.
What does beyond repute mean?
Blameless, faultless, as in Jean’s conduct at school is beyond reproach. The phrase employs the verb to reproach in the sense of “censure or rebuke,” a usage dating from the early 1500s. See also: beyond, reproach.
What are synonyms for reputed?
In this page you can discover 21 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for reputed, like: believed, putative, real, considered, hypothetical, supposed, actual, true, known, belief and esteemed.
What are two synonyms for repute?
Additional synonyms
- fame,
- reputation,
- honour,
- glory,
- popularity,
- distinction,
- prestige,
- prominence,
What is another word for stupidity?
In this page you can discover 96 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for stupidity, like: idiocy, ignorance, folly, stupor, stupefaction, madness, weakness, piffle, imbecility, feeble-mindedness and injudiciousness.
What is the opposite word of reputed?
Opposite of well known based on one’s reputation. unknown. obscure.
What is another word for renowned?
Some common synonyms of renowned are celebrated, distinguished, eminent, famous, illustrious, noted, and notorious.
What is another word for scattered?
What is another word for scattered?
| diffuse | diffused |
|---|---|
| sown | speckled |
| spotty | spread |
| sprinkled | strewed |
| spread out | strewn |
What does Suppositious mean?
1a : fraudulently substituted : spurious. b of a child. (1) : falsely presented as a genuine heir.
What is fictitious child?
Supposititious children are fraudulent offspring. These arose when an heir was required and so a suitable baby might be procured and passed off as genuine. This was a common concern in the classical period as there were dealers in supposititious children who would provide them for a fee.
What’s the meaning of illegitimate child?
Legal Definition of illegitimate 1 : not recognized by the law as offspring specifically : born out of marriage. Note: An illegitimate child is usually legitimated by his or her parents’ later marriage.
What is the meaning of conceptual?
Something is conceptual when it deals primarily with abstract or original thoughts. A conceptual plan is one in an early stage. The concept, or idea, behind it is that everyday objects become art when looked at outside of their uses. In general, when something is conceptual it takes a bit of thought to figure it out.
What is a conceptual person?
Conceptual thinkers have an astute understanding of why something is being done. They can think at an abstract level and easily apply their insights to the situation.
What is the correct meaning of the word justify?
English Language Learners Definition of justify : to provide or be a good reason for (something) : to prove or show (something) to be just, right, or reasonable. : to provide a good reason for the actions of (someone)/span>
What is another name for justify?
Some common synonyms of justify are assert, defend, maintain, and vindicate. While all these words mean «to uphold as true, right, just, or reasonable,» justify implies showing to be true, just, or valid by appeal to a standard or to precedent.
What is an example of justify?
The definition of justify is to provide an explanation or rationale for something to make it seem OK or to prove it is correct or OK. An example of justify is when you provide data to back up a recommendation you make. An example of justify is when you make an excuse to make bad behavior seem oK.
What is the opposite of justify?
justify. Antonyms: condemn, censure, convict, criminate. Synonyms: clear, vindicate, exonerate, defend, absolve, excuse./span>
What is the root of justify?
justify (v.) + combining form of facere «to make, to do» (from PIE root *dhe- «to set, put»). Meaning «declare to be innocent or blameless» is from 1520s. Of circumstances, «to afford justification,» from 1630s. Meaning «to make exact» (now largely restricted to typesetting) is from 1550s.
How do you justify yourself?
Go straight to the point; don’t beat around the bush. Explain your reasoning as an affirmation, with confidence and forcefulness. Don’t doubt yourself while explaining or add false reasons. Make sure your explanation is relative to your decision, and therefore, interesting to the other person./span>
Why you should stop explaining yourself?
When our voice gets clouded with over-explanation, it diminishes the point being made and makes the speaker seem unsure of themselves. This can hold you back in every arena of your life. It can stall growth at work, hinder communication in relationships, and generally make you feel less sure of yourself.
Why do I struggle to explain things?
People stumble over explanations for a variety of reasons: They don’t fully understand what they’re trying to explain. This is often coupled with a strong feeling of confidence that they do understand it. For instance, I have a strong feeling that I know “Star Wars.” It was a popular movie during my childhood.
What does justify yourself mean?
: to provide an explanation for one’s actions Why should I have to justify myself when it was their fault?
Why do I always feel the need to justify myself?
We’re trying to ease our own feeling of guilt. Choosing something another person might not like can prompt feelings of guilt in us. When we feel guilty about our decision, we often turn to explanations and excuses to convince the other person and ourselves that we have a very good reason for choosing the way we did.
What does it mean by justify your answer?
“Justify your answer” means to argue the case for the position you are taking. So it is asking for more detail about how your answer was reached.
Do you need to explain yourself?
You don’t have to explain yourself. Whether those choices are the right ones can only be determined over time, but that is not the point. You made those choices based on your own experiences and knowledge. Nothing anyone else can say or do will change the decisions you‘ve already made./span>
How do you describe yourself to someone?
How to answer, “How would you describe yourself?”
- I am passionate about my work.
- I am ambitious and driven.
- I am highly organized.
- I’m a people-person.
- I’m a natural leader.
- I am results-oriented.
- I am an excellent communicator.
- Words to describe your work style:
How can I describe myself better?
10 ways to explain things more effectively
- #1: Keep in mind others’ point of view. …
- #2: Listen and respond to questions. …
- #3: Avoid talking over people’s head. …
- #4: Avoid talking down to people. …
- #5: Ask questions to determine people’s understanding. …
- #6: Focus on benefits, not features. …
- #7: Use analogies to make concepts clearer. …
- #8: Compare new concepts to familiar ones.
What do you call someone who is good at explaining things?
popularizer
What is a person with many talents called?
Multipotentiality is the state of having many exceptional talents, any one or more of which could make for a great career for that person. … A multipotentialite is a person who has many different interests and creative pursuits in life.
What do you call someone that can do everything?
Someone that can literally do anything is omnipotent. That’s the literal meaning of omnipotent: having every talent / power.
What do you call someone who is always busy?
What is another word for busy person?
| dynamo | fireball |
|---|---|
| doer | extrovert |
| generator | go-getter |
| motor | risk-taker |
| turbine | live wire |
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verb (used with object), jus·ti·fied, jus·ti·fy·ing. to show (an act, claim, statement, etc.) to be just or right: The end does not always justify the means. to defend or uphold as warranted or well-grounded: Don’t try to justify his rudeness.
How do you use the word justify?
Justify in a Sentence ?
- Ted tried to justify his wife’s death with a claim of self-defense.
- If you have to hurt people to get what you want, then the ends do not justify the means.
- The insurance company will not approve payment for a procedure if a doctor can’t justify the need for the treatment.
Is justify and explain same?
As verbs the difference between explain and justify
is that explain is to make plain, manifest, or intelligible; to clear of obscurity; to illustrate the meaning of while justify is to provide an acceptable explanation for.
What does over justify mean?
(transitive) To justify excessively; to provide too much justification for. (transitive, psychology) Specifically, to provide external incentive for an already-internally-motivated behavior, thereby risking the loss of the original motivation.
Does not justify in a sentence?
This does not justify what they did. That does not justify his outburst. This progress does not justify complacency. But that does not justify stripping courts of their role.
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What does it mean to not justify?
to show (an act, claim, statement, etc.) to be just or right: The end does not always justify the means. to defend or uphold as warranted or well-grounded: Don’t try to justify his rudeness. Theology. to declare innocent or guiltless; absolve; acquit.
What is justify in Microsoft Word?
When you justify text in Word, you give your text straight edges on both sides of the paragraph. Justifying extends each line of your text to the left and right margins. Select the text you want to justify. …
What is an example of justify?
The definition of justify is to provide an explanation or rationale for something to make it seem OK or to prove it is correct or OK. An example of justify is when you provide data to back up a recommendation you make. An example of justify is when you make an excuse to make bad behavior seem oK.
What does it mean to justify your opinion?
To convince the readers, he/she has to provide acceptable reasons or facts that support his/her opinion. So, a justified opinion is one that is accompanied with acceptable and logical reasons for such an opinion. An opinion which fails to supply acceptable and logical reasons is considered as an unjustified opinion.
What is it called when you try to justify your actions?
Self-justification describes how, when a person encounters cognitive dissonance, or a situation in which a person’s behavior is inconsistent with their beliefs (hypocrisy), that person tends to justify the behavior and deny any negative feedback associated with the behavior.
What is the opposite of justify?
Opposite of justified by morally accepted standards. undeserved. undue. unfair. unjust.
What’s a antonym for justify?
justify. Antonyms: blame, censure, condemn, convict, denounce, doom, reprobate, reprove, sentence.
How do you justify an essay?
To justify means that you are required to give reasons for a position or argument. You need to provide supporting evidence and explanations for your position. An outline is a summary of all the available information about a topic in a logical order, and should explain the relationship between each point.
What is the root of the word justify?
justification Add to list Share. … Like its close cousin «justice,» justification is derived from the Latin justificare, which means «to make right.» When you offer a justification, you’re trying to make something right—or, perhaps, even just.
What does the term right justify mean?
Definition of ‘right-justify’
If printed text is right-justified, each line finishes at the same distance from the right-hand edge of the page or column.
What does justify your procedure mean?
To justify a solution, students will need to be able to use appropriate mathematical language to give reasons for the particular approach used to solve a problem. Any time that a student produces a ‘solution’ in an attempt to solve a problem, that ‘solution’ needs to be justified.
How do you justify your opinion in English?
Tip: It is always a good idea to justify your opinions. Don’t just say ‘I agree’ or ‘I disagree’, but say ‘I agree because I think that … (explain your reason)’, etc. Use these lists as a reference, don’t try to memorize them.
How do you justify an answer in English?
Justify. With ‘justify’ question words, you need to explain the basis of your argument by presenting the evidence that informed your outlook. In such answers, you need to present your evidence in a convincing way, demonstrating good reasons for adopting your position.
What is the meaning of justify the title?
Explanation: Justification of project title is simply validating why the proposed title is suitable for the project or what makes it a better alternative than other possible suggestions. It justifies the feasibility of the given title along with the drawbacks of other alternative titles.
Whats a good sentence for justify?
Examples of justify in a Sentence
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.
What is justify answer?
The definition of justify is to provide an explanation or rationale for something to make it seem OK or to prove it is correct or OK. An example of justify is when you provide data to back up a recommendation you make. An example of justify is when you make an excuse to make bad behavior seem oK.
How do you justify a topic?
Justification should explain reasons why the study should be conducted. This can emanate from conducting extensive empirical literature review to identify gaps in previous studies. It can be the methodology, design,approaches etc.
Why is justified text bad?
Justifying text disrupts that even texture. Even if a page layout program is using subtle letter-spacing, or adjusting the width of the letters – these things, too, will make the texture uneven. So, justified text should really be avoided not just on the web, but whenever possible.
How do I change justify in Word?
Click the «Home» tab at the top of the window and then click the «Justify» button in the Paragraph section of the menu bar; alternatively, press «Ctrl» and «J» simultaneously. Word may not automatically justify the final line of a paragraph because doing so creates large spaces between the words.
How do I flush left in Word?
Flush Left and Flush Right On the Same Line
- Make sure the paragraph is formatted as left-aligned.
- Choose the Tabs option from the Format menu. Word displays the Tabs dialog box. …
- Insert a right-aligned tab near the right edge of the line.
- Click on Set.
- Click on OK.
- Type your text.