justify
verb (used with object)
to show (an act, claim, statement, etc.) to be just or right.
have justified
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present perfectof justify.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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How could French Open organisers have justified overlooking it?
From BBC ● Jun. 1, 2026
There was no one at the site who would have justified the targeting, he insisted, inviting journalists to look into vehicles or in the wreckage to see for themselves.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 16, 2026
The two South Asian nations have not taken sides in the Middle East war and have justified their decision to host the Iranian sailors on humanitarian grounds.
From Barron's ● Mar. 9, 2026
Some industry executives have justified longer loan terms because vehicles tend to stay on the road longer, thanks to improvements in technology and engineering.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 23, 2025
The short-term expected gain would not have justified the long-term expected loss.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
