justify
/ˈjʌstɪfaɪ/
jus · ti · fy
ˈjʌs · tɪ · faɪ
English Definition
v. to show or prove to be right or reasonable
中文释义
vt. 证明...是正当的，为...辩护
Significado en Español
justificar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
biện minh, chứng minh tính đúng đắn
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
just(justice)+ify(make) → to justify, prove just.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “justify”:
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A
invalidate
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B
approve
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C
deny
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D
question
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B — approve.
“justify” means v. to show or prove to be right or reasonable
Common questions about “justify”
What does “justify” mean?
justify — v. to show or prove to be right or reasonable. In Chinese: vt. 证明...是正当的，为...辩护.
How do you pronounce “justify”?
justify is pronounced /ˈjʌstɪfaɪ/. It breaks into 3 syllables: jus · ti · fy.
Is “justify” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. justify appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “justify”?
just(justice)+ify(make) → to justify, prove just.
