justify vs explain
explain vs justifyjustify and explain both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| justify | No | No | Yes | No |
| explain | No | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
explain is a hyponym of
justify; that is, explain is a
word with a more specific, narrower meaning than
justify:
- justify: show to be right by providing justification or proof
- explain: serve as a reason or cause or justification of
| justify (verb) | explain (verb) |
|---|---|
| adjust the spaces between words | make plain and comprehensible |
| show to be right by providing justification or proof | define |
| (used of God) declare innocent; absolve from the penalty of sin | serve as a reason or cause or justification of |
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