justify in Spanish
justify in Spanish is justificar, legitimar, explicar — justify means to give a good reason or explanation for something.
justify in Spanish
justificar
(transitive) To provide an acceptable explanation for.
legitimar
(transitive) To provide an acceptable explanation for.
explicar
(transitive) To provide an acceptable explanation for.
justificar
(transitive) To be a good, acceptable reason for; warrant.
cohonestar
(transitive) To be a good, acceptable reason for; warrant.
legitimar
(transitive) To be a good, acceptable reason for; warrant.
ameritar
(transitive) To be a good, acceptable reason for; warrant.
merecer
(transitive) To be a good, acceptable reason for; warrant.
meritar
(transitive) To be a good, acceptable reason for; warrant.
justificar
(transitive, typography) To arrange (text) on a page or a computer screen such that the left and right ends of all lines within paragraphs are aligned.
absolver
(transitive) To absolve, and declare to be free of blame or sin.
What does "justify" mean?
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verb To give a good reason or explanation for something.
"He struggled to justify the huge expense to his boss."
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verb To arrange text so that its lines align evenly along a margin or margins.
"Justify the paragraph so it looks tidier on the page."
justify in a sentence
- He struggled to justify the huge expense to his boss.
- Can you justify skipping the meeting?
- Justify the paragraph so it looks tidier on the page.
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What is "justify" in Spanish?
"justify" in Spanish is justificar, legitimar, explicar. justify means: To give a good reason or explanation for something.
How do you use "justify" in a sentence?
Example: "He struggled to justify the huge expense to his boss." In Spanish, "justify" is justificar, legitimar, explicar.
Are there other ways to say "justify" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 8 translations listed for "justify": justificar, legitimar, explicar, cohonestar, ameritar, merecer.
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