Synonyms for justify

Verb

1. justify, warrant, confirm, reassert

usage: show to be reasonable or provide adequate ground for; "The emergency does not warrant all of us buying guns"; "The end justifies the means"

2. justify, vindicate, uphold, maintain

usage: show to be right by providing justification or proof; "vindicate a claim"

3. apologize, apologise, excuse, justify, rationalize, rationalise, defend, support, fend for

usage: defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning; "rationalize the child's seemingly crazy behavior"; "he rationalized his lack of success"

4. absolve, justify, free, forgive

usage: let off the hook; "I absolve you from this responsibility"

5. justify, adjust, set, correct

usage: adjust the spaces between words; "justify the margins"