justify

verb

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: jus-ti-fy (3)

English Definition

Show or prove to be right or reasonable

Example Sentence

How do you justify your behavior?

US IPA /ˈdʒʌs.tə.faɪ/

UK IPA /ˈdʌs.tɪ.faɪ/

defend warrant vindicate excuse support

condemn oppose disprove