justify 1
verbdomain: v speaking
Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]
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EnglishDefinition
show to be right by providing justification or proof
Examples
- 1.vindicate a claim
Hypernym
uphold 3
verb
support against an opponent
EnglishDerivationally related form
justificative 2
adjective
providing justification
justificatory 2
adjective
providing justification
justificative 1
adjective
attempting to justify or defend in speech or writing
justificatory 1
adjective
attempting to justify or defend in speech or writing
justifiable 1
adjective
capable of being justified
Hyponym
excuse 3
verb
serve as a reason or cause or justification of
legitimate 2
verb
show or affirm to be just and legitimate
warrant 1
verb
provide adequate grounds to justify (a certain course of action)
