To give reasons for one’s actions; to make an argument to prove that one is in the right.
To absolve, and declare to be free of blame or sin.
To be a good, acceptable reason for; warrant.
To qualify (oneself) as a surety by taking oath to the ownership of sufficient property.
To arrange (text) on a page or a computer screen such that the left and right ends of all lines within paragraphs are aligned.
To provide an acceptable explanation for.
To prove; to ratify; to confirm.
To show (a person) to have had a sufficient legal reason for an act that has been made the subject of a charge or accusation.
To cover over errors or bad actions.
In various games, to defeat (an opponent) so that they fail to score, or to reach a certain point in the game; to skunk.
To paint over with a lime and water mixture so as to brighten up a wall or fence.
To make over (a person or character, a group, an event, etc) so that it is or seems more white, for example by applying makeup to a person, or by discounting the participation of people of color in an event and focusing on only white participation.
The most basic type of thickening agent, flour blended with water to make a paste.
A lime and water mixture for painting walls and fences bright white.
A complete victory or series of victories without suffering any losses; a clean sweep.
A campaign to paper over unfavorable elements.