v. Function: verb
1
Synonyms: MAINTAIN 2, argue, assert, claim, contend, defend, vindicate, warrant
Related Words: demonstrate, prove; back, support, uphold
Contrasted Words: confute, disprove, refute
2
Synonyms: CONFIRM 2, authenticate, bear out, corroborate, substantiate, validate, verify
3
Synonyms: EXPLAIN 3, account, explain away, rationalize
Related Words: extenuate, gloss, gloze, palliate, whitewash
Contrasted Words: accuse, arraign, incriminate, indict; blame, condemn, denounce
4 to constitute sufficient grounds FF1C; thought the storm warning justified his leaving early FF1E;
Synonyms: warrant
Related Words: allow, permit; approve, authorize, sanction