justify
/ˈdʒʌstɪfaɪ/justify
VERBDefinition of justify
If you justify something that people think is bad, you explain why it was good or why it had to happen that way.
Example: One problem in music education is always having to justify our existence to other teachers.
If the ends justify the means, the way of doing something is bad, but the result is worth it.
Example: He feels that he can lie because the end justifies the means.
If you justify text, you make the left side of each line of writing line up and the same with the right side.
justify
EXAMPLESExamples of justify
One problem in music education is always having to justify our existence to other teachers.
Example sentence78% of people do not think that US military action in Iraq was justified.
Example sentenceHe feels that he can lie because the end justifies the means.
Example sentenceCommunity Stats
Your Stats
Login to track progress
Sign InCommunity Activity
Your Activity
Login to track activity