RATIONALISE
\ɹˈaʃənəlˌa͡ɪz], \ɹˈaʃənəlˌaɪz], \ɹ_ˈa_ʃ_ə_n_ə_l_ˌaɪ_z]\
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defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning; "rationalize the child's seemingly crazy behavior"; "he rationalized his lack of success"
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think rationally; employ logic or reason; "When one wonders why one is doing certain things, one should rationalize"
By Princeton University
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defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning; "rationalize the child's seemingly crazy behavior"; "he rationalized his lack of success"
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think rationally; employ logic or reason; "When one wonders why one is doing certain things, one should rationalize"
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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