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There are 3 meanings of the word Justify.

How to pronounce justify:

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Justify - as a verb

Show to be right by providing justification or proof

Example: "Vindicate a claim"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
vindicate15
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
maintain10uphold12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

(used of god) declare innocent; absolve from the penalty of sin

Adjust the spaces between words

Example: "Justify the margins"

Example Sentences

"He tried to justify his actions by claiming self-defense."
"She struggled to justify her decision to quit her job."
"The lawyer attempted to justify his client's behavior in court."
"They used misleading statistics to justify their argument."
"He couldn't justify the high price of the product."
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Word Game Points

Is JUSTIFY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, justify is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

JUSTIFY has a SCRABBLE points total of 20.

Is JUSTIFY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, justify is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
JUSTIFY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 22.

Is JUSTIFY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, justify is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
JUSTIFY has a WORDFEUD points total of 23.

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