JUSTIFIES Synonyms
There are 17 hypernyms of the word justifies. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for JUSTIFIES
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vindicate | verbv | |||||||
verb • show to be right by providing justification or proof • maintain, uphold, or defend • clear of accusation, blame, suspicion, or doubt with supporting proof | ||||||||
approve | verbv | |||||||
verb • give sanction to • judge to be right or commendable; think well of | ||||||||
authenticate | verbv | |||||||
verb • establish the authenticity of something | ||||||||
confirm | verbv | |||||||
verb • establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts • strengthen or make more firm • make more firm • support a person for a position • administer the rite of confirmation to | ||||||||
defend | verbv | |||||||
verb • argue or speak in defense of • be on the defensive; act against an attack • protect against a challenge or attack • fight against or resist strongly • protect or fight for as a champion • be the defense counsel for someone in a trial • state or assert | ||||||||
endorse | verbv | |||||||
verb • be behind; approve of • give support or one's approval to • guarantee as meeting a certain standard • sign as evidence of legal transfer | ||||||||
excuse | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc. • a note explaining an absence • a poor example verb • accept an excuse for • grant exemption or release to • serve as a reason or cause or justification of • defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning • ask for permission to be released from an engagement • excuse, overlook, or make allowances for; be lenient with | ||||||||
explain | verbv | |||||||
verb • make plain and comprehensible • define • serve as a reason or cause or justification of | ||||||||
legitimize | verbv | |||||||
verb • make legal | ||||||||
rationalize | verbv | |||||||
verb • defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning • weed out unwanted or unnecessary things • structure and run according to rational or scientific principles in order to achieve desired results • think rationally; employ logic or reason • remove irrational quantities from | ||||||||
substantiate | verbv | |||||||
verb • establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts • represent in bodily form • make real or concrete; give reality or substance to • solidify, firm, or strengthen | ||||||||
support | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities • aiding the cause or policy or interests of • something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest • a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission • documentary validation • the financial means whereby one lives • supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation • the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening • a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts • any device that bears the weight of another thing • financial resources provided to make some project possible verb • give moral or psychological support, aid, or courage to • support materially or financially • be behind; approve of • be the physical support of; carry the weight of • establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts • adopt as a belief • support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm • argue or speak in defense of • play a subordinate role to (another performer) • be a regular customer or client of • put up with something or somebody unpleasant | ||||||||
uphold | verbv | |||||||
verb • keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last • stand up for; stick up for; of causes, principles, or ideals • support against an opponent | ||||||||
validate | verbv | |||||||
verb • declare or make legally valid • prove valid; show or confirm the validity of something • give evidence for • make valid or confirm the validity of | ||||||||
verify | verbv | |||||||
verb • confirm the truth of • check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard • attach or append a legal verification to (a pleading or petition) • to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true | ||||||||
warrant | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a writ from a court commanding police to perform specified acts • a type of security issued by a corporation (usually together with a bond or preferred stock) that gives the holder the right to purchase a certain amount of common stock at a stated price • formal and explicit approval • a written assurance that some product or service will be provided or will meet certain specifications verb • provide adequate grounds to justify (a certain course of action) • stand behind and guarantee the quality, accuracy, or condition of |