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justify

verb

Adjust the spaces between words

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Word Facts

Word length
7
Starts with
J
Ends with
Y
Contains
US
Scrabble score
20
CEFR level
B2

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈdʒʌstɪfaɪ

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Meaning

Definitions

verb

  1. Adjust the spaces between words

    “Justify the margins”

verb

  1. Show to be right by providing justification or proof

    “Vindicate a claim”

verb

  1. (used of God) declare innocent; absolve from the penalty of sin

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Example Sentences

Justify the margins
Vindicate a claim

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