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Rationalize
/rˈæʃənəlˌaɪz/
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Rationalize
verb
1.
Defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning.
Synonyms:
apologise
,
apologize
,
excuse
,
justify
,
rationalise
.
"He rationalized his lack of success"
2.
Weed out unwanted or unnecessary things.
Synonyms:
cut
,
prune
,
rationalise
.
3.
Structure and run according to rational or scientific principles in order to achieve desired results.
Synonym:
rationalise
.
4.
Think rationally; employ logic or reason.
Synonym:
rationalise
.
5.
Remove irrational quantities from.
Synonym:
rationalise
.
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Words linked to "Rationalize" :
cerebrate
,
eliminate
,
organise
,
math
,
extinguish
,
plead
,
defend
,
modify
,
mathematics
,
rationalization
,
get rid of
,
alter
,
gloss
,
extenuate
,
fend for
,
organize
,
color
,
cogitate
,
palliate
,
do away with
,
think
,
support
,
change
,
mitigate
,
maths
,
colour
,
excuse
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