Pronunciation: /ˈdʒʌstɪˌfaɪd/
verb to show or prove to be right or reasonable
A1 She justified her decision by explaining her reasons.
A2 The teacher justified the student's absence by showing the doctor's note.
B1 The company justified the price increase by citing rising production costs.
B2 The lawyer justified his client's actions by presenting evidence of self-defense.
C1 The politician justified his controversial statements by claiming they were taken out of context.
C2 The scientist justified her research findings by conducting multiple experiments to confirm the results.
adjective having a reasonable basis or cause
A1 The teacher's decision to give extra homework was justified.
A2 Her fear of spiders was justified after she found one in her bed.
B1 The company's decision to invest in new technology was justified by the increase in profits.
B2 The detective's actions were justified by the evidence he uncovered during the investigation.
C1 The government's decision to raise taxes was justified in order to fund essential services.
C2 The artist's controversial painting was justified as a powerful commentary on social issues.
formal The decision to increase the budget was justified by the need for better resources.
informal I think her reaction was justified considering the circumstances.
slang I totally get why he did that, it was totally justified.
figurative Her anger was like a justified storm, brewing for days before finally erupting.
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