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synonyms for show cause
- advocate
- condone
- confirm
- countenance
- defend
- explain
- favor
- maintain
- rationalize
- support
- sustain
- uphold
- validate
- vindicate
- warrant
- absolve
- acquit
- alibi
- approve
- assert
- brief
- claim
- clear
- contend
- crawl
- establish
- exculpate
- excuse
- exonerate
- legalize
- palliate
- pardon
- plead
- rebut
- square
- verify
- answer for
- apologize for
- argue for
- be answerable for
- bear out
- cop a plea
- do justice to
- make allowances
- make good
- speak in favor
- stand up for
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How to use show cause in a sentence
Therefore, Mizell must “show cause” as to why the ballots should be discarded.
Honoring The Late John Doar, A Nearly Forgotten Hero Of The Civil Rights Era | Gary May | November 15, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTTwo members were called upon to show cause why they practise a profession contrary to that they have sworn to follow.
The Influence and Development of English Gilds | Francis Aiden HibbertI suppose he thought I was going to show cause why his doors ought to have another coat of varnish.
Over the Sliprails | Henry Lawson
As soon as he could be located writs, summonses, and orders to appear and show cause showered on Joe.
The Boss of Wind River | David Goodger (goodger@python.org)But I take the liberty of throwing the burden upon the reader and asking him to show cause why it does not so apply.
Essays in Experimental Logic | John DeweyThe state's Attorney-General in the meantime cited the railroads into the state courts to show cause for failing to obey.
Railroads: Rates and Regulations | William Z. Ripley
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