Justify in Tagalog

“Justify” in Tagalog translates to “bigyang-katwiran,” “patunayan,” or “ipaliwanag” depending on usage. This verb means to show that something is reasonable, right, or necessary, or to align text evenly in typography. Mastering these translations allows you to express reasoning and defend positions effectively in Filipino. Explore the detailed definitions, synonyms, and practical examples below.

[Words] = Justify

[Definition]:

• Justify /ˈdʒʌstɪfaɪ/
• Verb 1: To show or prove that something is right, reasonable, or necessary; to provide valid reasons or explanations.
• Verb 2: To defend or uphold something as being correct or acceptable.
• Verb 3: In typography, to adjust text or spacing so that lines align evenly along both margins.

[Synonyms] = Bigyang-katwiran, Patunayan, Ipagtanggol, Ipaliwanag, Justipikahan, I-justify, Pantayin, Bigyang-hustisya, Magbigay ng dahilan, Ipakita ang katuwiran

[Example]:

Ex1_EN: You need to justify your decision with clear evidence and reasoning.
Ex1_PH: Kailangan mong bigyang-katwiran ang iyong desisyon gamit ang malinaw na ebidensya at dahilan.

Ex2_EN: How can you justify spending so much money on unnecessary items?
Ex2_PH: Paano mo maipaliwanag ang paggastos ng napakaraming pera sa mga hindi kailangang bagay?

Ex3_EN: The lawyer tried to justify his client’s actions in front of the judge.
Ex3_PH: Sinubukan ng abogado na ipagtanggol ang mga aksyon ng kanyang kliyente sa harap ng hukom.

Ex4_EN: Please justify the text in this document so both margins are aligned.
Ex4_PH: Pakiusap na i-justify ang teksto sa dokumentong ito para pantay ang dalawang gilid.

Ex5_EN: She cannot justify her absence from work without a valid medical certificate.
Ex5_PH: Hindi niya mapatunayan ang kanyang pagkawala sa trabaho nang walang balidong medical certificate.