justify
Meaning: To show or prove to be right, reasonable, or warranted
Justify means to provide an acceptable reason or explanation for an action or belief, showing that it is reasonable, right, or necessary. It can also mean to be a good reason for something. In typography, 'justify' means to align text so that both edges are straight. Something that is 'justified' has valid supporting reasons.
Examples
- How can you justify spending so much money on a handbag? 你怎么能为花这么多钱买一个手提包而辩护呢?¿Cómo puedes justificar gastar tanto dinero en un bolso?ハンドバッグにそんなにお金を使うことをどう正当化できるのですか?핸드백에 그렇게 많은 돈을 쓰는 것을 어떻게 정당화할 수 있습니까?
- The results justify the extra time we spent on the project. 结果证明我们在这个项目上花费的额外时间是值得的。Los resultados justifican el tiempo extra que dedicamos al proyecto.結果は、プロジェクトに費やした余分な時間を正当化しています。결과는 프로젝트에 추가로 투입한 시간을 정당화합니다.
- She felt justified in her decision to leave. 她觉得自己离开的决定是正当的。Ella se sintió justificada en su decisión de irse.彼女は去るという決断が正当だと感じました。그녀는 떠나겠다는 결정이 정당하다고 느꼈습니다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: general
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Old French 'justifier', from Late Latin 'justificare' meaning 'to make just, act justly', from Latin 'justificus' (acting justly), from 'justus' (just, righteous) + '-ficare' (to make), from 'facere' (to do).
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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