Polish English Dictionary

język polski - English

usprawiedliwiać in English:

1. justify


Can you justify your action?
The less there is to justify a traditional custom, the harder it is to get rid of it.
Now the company can justify such expenditure.
I am aware that some question or justify the events of 9/11. But let us be clear: al Qaeda killed nearly 3,000 people on that day.
Fear of serious injury cannot alone justify suppression of free speech and assembly. Men feared witches and burnt women. It is the function of speech to free men from the bondage of irrational fears.
Don't drag out Chinese sayings about the importance of an environment conducive learning just to justify moving house for a child's entrance exams!
Justify your attitude, come on, justify being there when it all happened.
You cannot justify child abuse.
I've been waiting for an hour. You better justify your absence.
I don’t know how they can justify those ticket prices.
These are important reasons witch justify supporting this project.
People can always find a way to justify any action, no matter how evil.
I can't really justify taking another day off work.
justify their costs
"You have to do something to justify being out 24 hours a day."

English word "usprawiedliwiać"(justify) occurs in sets:

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2. excuse


Excuse me?
It's very unlikely that the teacher will believe Tom's excuse for not having his homework done on time.
I don't think there is any excuse for his behavior. At the same time, we should listen to what he has to say.
Drunken fights and more drunken sex characterize their excuse for a relationship.
At least being sick gives you the perfect excuse to stay home and watch movies.
When anyone tries to explain the inexplicable, he is getting ready to excuse the inexcusable.
Crutches are pretty tricky ... "Excuse me, stretcher coming through!"
The principal called him to account for being absent without an excuse.
I don't have a stamp collection, but I have a Japanese postcard collection that I could use as an excuse to invite him.
She was even more surprised when she heard Miss Baker say, "Excuse me, but may I change places with you?"
What?! You didn't do your homework because of a soccer match? That's no excuse!
Instead use words like "some", "many", "often", and begin statements with openers like, "In my experience, ...", "Excuse me if I'm wrong, but...", "In many instances, ...."
Now if you'll excuse me, I'm late for a gumdrop parade on Foo-foo Island.
Always excuse yourself if you need to leave the table during and eat in company
After looking through your file, we ask that you excuse us for any inconveniences caused.

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