RATIONALIZE
\ɹˈaʃənə͡lˌa͡ɪz], \ɹˈaʃənəlˌaɪz], \ɹ_ˈa_ʃ_ə_n_əl_ˌaɪ_z]\
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defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning; "rationalize the child's seemingly crazy behavior"; "he rationalized his lack of success"
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think rationally; employ logic or reason; "When one wonders why one is doing certain things, one should rationalize"
By Princeton University
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defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning; "rationalize the child's seemingly crazy behavior"; "he rationalized his lack of success"
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think rationally; employ logic or reason; "When one wonders why one is doing certain things, one should rationalize"
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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To make rational; also, to convert to rationalism.
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To interpret in the manner of a rationalist.
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To form a rational conception of.
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To render rational; to free from radical signs or quantities.
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To use, and rely on, reason in forming a theory, belief, etc., especially in matters of religion: to accord with the principles of rationalism.
By Oddity Software
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To make rational; also, to convert to rationalism.
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To interpret in the manner of a rationalist.
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To form a rational conception of.
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To render rational; to free from radical signs or quantities.
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To use, and rely on, reason in forming a theory, belief, etc., especially in matters of religion: to accord with the principles of rationalism.
By Noah Webster.
By Daniel Lyons
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