Synonyms: justify
Definition: adjust the spaces between words
Usage: justify the margins
Similar words: adjust, correct, set
Definition: alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
Usage: Adjust the clock, please; correct the alignment of the front wheels
Synonyms: rationalise, rationalize, justify, apologise, apologize, excuse
Definition: defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning
Usage: rationalize the child's seemingly crazy behavior; he rationalized his lack of success
Similar words: fend for, support, defend
Definition: argue or speak in defense of
Usage: She supported the motion to strike
Definition: show to be right by providing justification or proof
Usage: vindicate a claim
Similar words: maintain, uphold
Definition: support against an opponent
Usage: The appellate court upheld the verdict
Definition: show to be reasonable or provide adequate ground for
Usage: The emergency does not warrant all of us buying guns; The end justifies the means
Similar words: reassert, confirm
Definition: strengthen or make more firm
Usage: The witnesses confirmed the victim's account
Synonyms: free, justify, absolve
Definition: let off the hook
Usage: I absolve you from this responsibility
Similar words: forgive
Definition: stop blaming or grant forgiveness
Usage: I forgave him his infidelity; She cannot forgive him for forgetting her birthday