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justify

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/ˈdʒʌstɪfaɪ/ · jus-ti-fy

To show that something is right or reasonable.

Meanings

verbformal

To show that something is right or reasonable.

یہ ظاہر کرنا کہ کچھ صحیح یا معقول ہے۔

جواز

jaawaz

Formal: دلیل

Synonyms

explaindefendvalidateوضاحت کرنادفاع کرناثابت کرنا

Antonyms

condemndisproverefuteملامت کرناناحق ثابت کرنارد کرنا

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.

Easily Confused With

certify:Certify means to officially recognize or attest to the quality or accuracy of something, whereas justify means to provide reasons or explanations for an action or belief.

Word Family

justification
nounجواز
justified
adjectiveجواز شدہ
justifiable
adjectiveجواز کا

See Also

💡 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.