Justify Definition & Meaning
justify
- verb
- show to be reasonable or provide adequate ground for; "The emergency does not warrant all of us buying guns"; "The end justifies the means"
- show to be right by providing justification or proof; "vindicate a claim"
- defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning; "rationalize the child's seemingly crazy behavior"; "he rationalized his lack of success"
- let off the hook; "I absolve you from this responsibility"
- adjust the spaces between words; "justify the margins"
"Justify" in song lyrics
See how justify is used in real songs:
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"Disruption, disorder will nourish, not justify"
Donald-D — F.B.I. -
"Whatever it takes can justify"
Hilltop Hoods — Stopping All Stations Restrung -
"And I pray to God to help me justify"
Insane Clown Posse — Southwest Song
Words that rhyme with justify
Usage tips for "justify"
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