RATIONALIZE
(verb)Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Rationalize.
Rationalize - as a verb
Defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning
Example: "Rationalize the child's seemingly crazy behavior"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
apologise12apologize21excuse15rationalise11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
defend11fend forsupport11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Weed out unwanted or unnecessary things
Example: "We had to lose weight, so we cut the sugar from our diet"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cut5prune7rationalise11Structure and run according to rational or scientific principles in order to achieve desired results
Example: "We rationalized the factory's production and raised profits"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
rationalise11Think rationally; employ logic or reason
Example: "When one wonders why one is doing certain things, one should rationalize"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
rationalise11Remove irrational quantities from
Example: "This function can be rationalized"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
rationalise11Example Sentences
"She tried to rationalize her decision to quit her job."
"He rationalized his behavior by blaming it on stress."
"The politician tried to rationalize his controversial statements."
"They rationalized the high cost of the car by emphasizing its advanced features."
"I'm trying to rationalize my eating habits and make healthier choices."
Word Game Points
Is RATIONALIZE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, rationalize is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
RATIONALIZE has a SCRABBLE points total of 20.
Is RATIONALIZE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, rationalize is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordRATIONALIZE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 22.
Is RATIONALIZE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, rationalize is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordRATIONALIZE has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.
