RATIONALISE

/ˈɹæʃənəleɪz/ Scrabble 11 Words With Friends 13

Scrabble letter values: R1A1T1I1O1N1A1L1I1S1E1 = 11

Definition

  1. verb structure and run according to rational or scientific principles in order to achieve desired results. — synonyms: rationalize
  2. verb defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning. — synonyms: apologize, apologise, excuse, rationalize
  3. verb think rationally. — synonyms: rationalize
  4. verb remove irrational quantities from. — synonyms: rationalize
  5. verb weed out unwanted or unnecessary things. — synonyms: cut, prune, rationalize

Examples

  • “We rationalized the factory's production and raised profits”
  • “rationalize the child's seemingly crazy behavior”
  • “he rationalized his lack of success”

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