1. to provide a good reason or explanation for something
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘justify’
2. to show or prove that something is right or reasonable
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘justify’
3. to align text evenly along both margins
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘justify’; printing and typography

Examples

• She justifies her decision with solid evidence.
• The company justifies the price increase by citing rising costs.
• Nothing justifies treating people with disrespect.
• He always justifies his actions, even when he’s wrong.
• The software automatically justifies the text in the document.
• The evidence justifies our concerns about safety.
• Her experience justifies the promotion she received.