justify
- verb (v)
Meaning: legitimize, substantiate
Synonyms:
absolve
acquit
advocate
alibi
answer for
apologize for
approve
argue for
assert
be answerable for
bear out
brief
claim
clear
condone
confirm
contend
cop a plea
countenance
crawl
defend
do justice to
establish
exculpate
excuse
exonerate
explain
favor
legalize
maintain
make allowances
make good
palliate
pardon
plead
rationalize
rebut
show cause
speak in favor
square
stand up for
support
sustain
uphold
validate
verify
vindicate
warrant
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