justify

Verb
  1. Show to be right by providing justification or proof (synset 200897737)
    "vindicate a claim"
    is a type of: maintain, uphold - support against an opponent
    subtypes:
    • excuse, explain - serve as a reason or cause or justification of
    • legitimate - show or affirm to be just and legitimate
    • warrant - provide adequate grounds to justify (a certain course of action)
    same as: vindicate
  2. (used of God) declare innocent;
    Absolve from the penalty of sin (synset 200904407)
    referred to in: theological system, theology - a particular system or school of religious beliefs and teachings
    is a type of: absolve, free - let off the hook
  3. Adjust the spaces between words (synset 200490635)
    "justify the margins"
    referred to in: printing - the business of producing printed material for sale or distribution
    is a type of: adjust, correct, set - alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard

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