RATIONALIZES
(verb)Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Rationalizes.
Rationalizes - 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
"He always rationalizes his bad behavior by blaming others."
"She rationalizes spending money on designer clothes because she believes it makes her look more professional."
"He rationalizes eating junk food by saying he will exercise later."
"She rationalizes her excessive drinking by arguing that it helps her relax."
"The company rationalizes its layoffs by citing financial difficulties."
Word Game Points
Is RATIONALIZES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, rationalizes is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
RATIONALIZES has a SCRABBLE points total of 21.
Is RATIONALIZES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, rationalizes is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordRATIONALIZES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 23.
Is RATIONALIZES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, rationalizes is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordRATIONALIZES has a WORDFEUD points total of 21.
