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IELTS word

justify

/ˈdʒʌstəˌfaɪ/verb

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English definition

to give good reasons or evidence for something

Common phrases / collocations

  1. justify a decision
  2. fully justify
  3. difficult to justify

Example sentences

  1. 1.

    The engineer used evidence to justify closing the bridge.

  2. 2.

    Can you justify the extra cost?

  3. 3.

    The results justify further research.

Visual learning

See the meaning

An engineer presents visible bridge damage to a decision panel.
to give good reasons or evidence for something
1bridge damage
2reason for closure
damage examined→evidence supports action