JUSTIFY: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for JUSTIFY?

Need another word that means the same as “justify”? Find 15 synonyms and 30 related words for “justify” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Justify” are: vindicate, give grounds for, give reasons for, give a justification for, show just cause for, explain, give an explanation for, account for, prove to be reasonable, show to be reasonable, provide a rationale for, rationalize, warrant, be good reason for, be a justification for

Justify as a Verb

Definitions of "Justify" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “justify” as a verb can have the following definitions:

• Be a good reason for.
• Adjust the spaces between words.
• Adjust (a line of type or piece of text) so that the print fills a space evenly or forms a straight edge at the margin.
• (used of God) declare innocent; absolve from the penalty of sin.
• Show to be right by providing justification or proof.
• Show to be reasonable or provide adequate ground for.
• Show or prove to be right or reasonable.
• Let off the hook.
• Declare or make righteous in the sight of God.
• Defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning.

Synonyms of "Justify" as a verb (15 Words)

account for	Furnish a justifying analysis or explanation.
be a justification for	Represent, as of a character on stage.
be good reason for	Form or compose.
explain	Give a reason so as to justify or excuse (an action or event. They know stories about me that I can t explain away.
give a justification for	Transmit (knowledge or skills.
give an explanation for	Submit for consideration, judgment, or use.
give grounds for	Give as a present; make a gift of.
give reasons for	Give food to.
prove to be reasonable	Establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment.
provide a rationale for	Give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance.
rationalize	Make (a company, process, or industry) more efficient, especially by dispensing with superfluous personnel or equipment. Rationalize the child s seemingly crazy behavior.
show just cause for	Give expression to.
show to be reasonable	Give evidence of, as of records.
vindicate	Clear (someone) of blame or suspicion. More sober views were vindicated by events.
warrant	Show to be reasonable or provide adequate ground for. The dealer warrants all the cars he sells.

Usage Examples of "Justify" as a verb

• The person appointed has fully justified our confidence.
• One of the elect, justified by faith.
• Justify the margins.
• The situation was grave enough to justify further investigation.
• In most European languages you justify text by adding space between letters and words.

Associations of "Justify" (30 Words)

alibi	Provide an alibi for. A catch all alibi for failure and inadequacy.
attest	Provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one’s behavior, attitude, or external attributes. His numerous drawings of babies attest to his fascination with them.
attributable	(of a work or remark) able to be ascribed to a particular author, artist, or speaker. An idea attributable to a Russian.
certification	Confirmation that some fact or statement is true through the use of documentary evidence. The certification of teachers.
certify	Guarantee payment on; of checks. The Law Society will certify that the sum charged is fair and reasonable.
condone	Accept (behaviour that is considered morally wrong or offensive. The college cannot condone any behaviour that involves illicit drugs.
confirm	Administer the rite of confirmation to. Two recent experiences have confirmed me in this view.
corroborate	Establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts. The witness had corroborated the boy s account of the attack.
demonstrate	March in protest; take part in a demonstration. Thousands demonstrated against globalization during the meeting of the most powerful economic nations in Seattle.
excuse	Accept an excuse for. He kept finding excuses to stay.
explicate	Analyse and develop (an idea or principle) in detail. These essays seek to explicate and contextualize Kristeva s writings.
guise	An artful or simulated semblance. Under the guise of friendship he betrayed them.
invalidate	Make invalid for use. A technical flaw in her papers invalidated her nomination.
judgement	The cognitive process of reaching a decision or drawing conclusions. An error of judgement.
legitimize	Make legitimate. Voters legitimize the government through the election of public officials.
pretext	An artful or simulated semblance. The rebels had the perfect pretext for making their move.
proof	Proofread a text. Powerful 132 proof rum.
prove	Prove formally demonstrate by a mathematical formal proof. Prove a will.
rationalization	Systematic organization; the act of organizing something according to a system or a rationale. Most people are prone to self deceptive rationalization.
rationalize	Attempt to explain or justify (behaviour or an attitude) with logical reasons, even if these are not appropriate. He rationalized his lack of success.
reason	Decide by reasoning draw or come to a conclusion. There is a close connection between reason and emotion.
substantiate	Establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts. They had found nothing to substantiate the allegations.
testify	Provide evidence for. The bleak lines testify to inner torment.
theodicy	The branch of theology that defends God’s goodness and justice in the face of the existence of evil. The question of theodicy.
validate	Make valid or confirm the validity of. All analytical methods should be validated in respect of accuracy.
verify	To declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true. Verify a claim.
vindicate	Clear (someone) of blame or suspicion. More sober views were vindicated by events.
vindicatory	Of or relating to or having the nature of retribution.
warrant	Officially affirm or guarantee. An extradition warrant.
why	The cause or intention underlying an action or situation especially in the phrase the whys and wherefores. The whys and wherefores of these procedures need to be explained to students.