To justify
Example: Philosophers often try to justify their arguments with clear reasons.
Definition
"To justify" means to provide valid reasons or evidence that show an action, belief, or argument is reasonable and acceptable, especially in philosophical discussions where clarity and logical support are crucial for acceptance.
Etymology
The verb "to justify" comes from the Old French 'justifier', which originates from the Latin 'justificare', combining 'justus' meaning 'just' or 'right' and 'facere' meaning 'to make'. Did you know? The word literally means 'to make just' or 'to show to be right'.
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"To justify" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Philosophy - (B1) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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