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GENERALIZE

(verb)

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There are 4 meanings of the word Generalize.

Generalize - as a verb

Draw from specific cases for more general cases

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
extrapolate20generalise11infer8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
conclude13reason6reason out
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Speak or write in generalities

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
generalise11
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
specify17

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)
generalise11popularise14popularize23vulgarise13vulgarize22

Become systemic and spread throughout the body

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
generalise11

Example Sentences

"It is important not to generalize about all teenagers based on the actions of a few."
"You cannot just generalize that all cats hate water; some may actually enjoy it."
"It would be unfair to generalize that all politicians are corrupt."
"Let's not generalize and assume that everyone from a certain country has the same traits."
"You shouldn't generalize your experiences to make assumptions about others."
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Word Game Points

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

GENERALIZE has a SCRABBLE points total of 20.

Is GENERALIZE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, generalize is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
GENERALIZE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 23.

Is GENERALIZE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, generalize is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
GENERALIZE has a WORDFEUD points total of 21.

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