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Justify

/dʒˈʌstəˌfaɪ/
B2
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(verb) To provide an acceptable explanation for.

Can you justify the use of violence?
How can you justify your rude behavior?
CEFR Practice Quiz
It is difficult to ____ the high cost of the project when there are so many other urgent needs tonight.

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