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GENERALISES

(verb)

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There are 4 meanings of the word Generalises.

Generalises - as a verb

Speak or write in generalities

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
generalize20

Draw from specific cases for more general cases

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
extrapolate20generalize20infer8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
conclude13reason6reason out
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Cater to popular taste to make popular and present to the general public; bring into general or common use

Example: "They popularized coffee in washington state"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
generalize20popularise14popularize23vulgarise13vulgarize22

Become systemic and spread throughout the body

Example: "This kind of infection generalizes throughout the immune system"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
generalize20

Example Sentences

"He generalises too much based on a single observation."
"She generalises her experiences to make sweeping statements."
"The study generalises the findings to the entire patient population."
"The theory generalises well to different situations."
"He often generalises about people's behavior without considering individual differences."
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Word Game Points

Is GENERALISES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, generalises is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

GENERALISES has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is GENERALISES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, generalises is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
GENERALISES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is GENERALISES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, generalises is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
GENERALISES has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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