v. to be an acceptable reason for; to continue to declare to be true or proper despite opposition or objections
The executive had to justify the expense.
The executive had to justify the expense.
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Which of the following reasons does Enoch NOT use to justify Raid the Village?
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How did Helen and Paris justify running away together?
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The idea of manifest destiny was used to justify the acquisition of Oregon.
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How did Joaquin justify stealing the men's gold?
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What was the reason white residents used to justify the segregation of public schools in Indianapolis?
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How does Quinn justify being part of the march to his mother?
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How does the BFG justify to Sophie about not preventing the other giants from eating humans?
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How does the Principal justify the need for summer school to Ben?
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explain; account for; excuse; rationalize
unexplainable;unaccountable
3 syllables
jus-ti-fy
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