competent
Definition: (adjective) having the skill and knowledge needed for a particular task; capable
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justify
verb
- To show to be just, right, or valid: excuse, rationalize, vindicate.
Idiom:
make a case for. See
right
- To be a proper or sufficient occasion for: call for, occasion, warrant. See
right
- To assure the certainty or validity of: attest, authenticate, back (up), bear out, confirm, corroborate, evidence, substantiate, testify (to), validate, verify, warrant. See
support, true
- To support against arguments, attack, or criticism: apologize, defend, maintain, vindicate.
Idioms:
speak up for, stand up for, stick up for. See
support
- To offer reasons for or a cause of: account for, explain, rationalize. See
explain
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