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INTELLECTUALIZE

(verb)

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There are 3 meanings of the word Intellectualize.

Intellectualize - as a verb

To treat in an intellectual manner; to discuss or express intellectually.

Example: "Sentiment is intellectualized emotion. — lowell."

To endow with intellect; to bestow intellectual qualities upon; to cause to become intellectual.

To find a seemingly rational explanation for something.

Example Sentences

"He tends to intellectualize every situation, even simple ones."
"She always tries to intellectualize her emotions instead of expressing them."
"They intellectualize the world's problems instead of taking action."
"I don't want to intellectualize this issue, I just want to find a practical solution."
"He has a tendency to intellectualize complex topics that he does not fully understand."
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Word Game Points

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

INTELLECTUALIZE has a SCRABBLE points total of 26.

Is INTELLECTUALIZE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, intellectualize is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
INTELLECTUALIZE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 32.

Is INTELLECTUALIZE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, intellectualize is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
INTELLECTUALIZE has a WORDFEUD points total of 28.

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