v. vindicate, legitimate, legitimatize or legitimize, legalize, rationalize, substantiate, defend, support, uphold, sustain, validate, warrant, confirm; excuse, explain, absolve, acquit, exculpate My worst fears were justified How can you justify owning three cars?
JUSTIFY
Meaning of JUSTIFY in English
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