Definition: To provide an acceptable explanation for.
Alright class, settle down, let’s take a look! Today we’re tackling the word “justify,” it’s quite a clever trick, you see. The dictionary gives us a helpful clue, you agree? “To provide an acceptable explanation for…” that's the key! Let’s break it down in a way that makes sense, so clear and bright: Justify means to show why something is true or right. Like explaining your actions with all of your might! Think about this – if you borrowed a friend's pen, and they noticed it’s gone, You need to justify your actions, before the trouble starts upon! Maybe you say, "I needed to write quickly, you see," That’s giving an explanation, for all the world to decree. It’s about backing up a claim or action with a good reason true, Showing that what you did is acceptable, and just for me and you! Does that make it clearer? Any questions you might pose? Let's discuss this word, before our learning flows!