justify [ˈdʒʌstɪfaɪ]

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vt.证明…正当(或有理)，为…辩护

to give or to be a good reason for

He tried to justify his absence with lame excuses. 他想用站不住脚的借口为自己的缺席辩解。
Can you justify your rude behavior to me? 你能向我证明你的粗野行为是有道理的吗？