justify
intermediateB2/ˈdʒʌstɪfaɪ/ · jus-ti-fy
To show that something is right or reasonable.
Meanings
To show that something is right or reasonable.
یہ ظاہر کرنا کہ کچھ صحیح یا معقول ہے۔
جواز
jaawaz
Common Collocations
- justify one's actions
- justify a decision
- justify an opinion
Example Sentences
She tried to justify her actions after the incident.
اس نے واقعے کے بعد اپنے اعمال کی وضاحت کرنے کی کوشش کی۔
Us ne waqay ke baad apne aamaal ki wazahat karne ki koshish ki.
The lawyer presented evidence to justify his client's innocence.
وکیل نے اپنے موکل کی بے گناہی کو ثابت کرنے کے لئے شواہد پیش کیے۔
Wakeel ne apne mokil ki be-gunahi ko sabit karne ke liye shawahed pesh kiye.
It's difficult to justify such high expenses.
اتنے زیادہ خرچوں کو درست ثابت کرنا مشکل ہے۔
Itne zyada kharchon ko durust sabit karna mushkil hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of a 'just' action needing a 'fi'ne explanation.
Picture a judge in a courtroom justifying a verdict.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
خود کو جواز نہ دے دل کی نرمیوں سے۔
Khud ko jawaz na de dil ki naramiyon se.
Do not justify yourself through the softness of the heart.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
ایک تیر سے دو شکار۔
Ek teer se do shikaar.
One arrow, two targets.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "justificare" — to make just
First known use: 14th century
The word originates from the Latin 'justificare', which means to justify or to make right. It evolved in Old French before entering Middle English.