Rationalize Definition

răshə-nə-līz
rationalized, rationalizes, rationalizing
verb
rationalized, rationalizes, rationalizing
To make rational; make conform to reason.
Webster's New World
To explain or interpret on rational grounds.
Webster's New World
To dismiss or minimize the significance of (something) by means of an explanation or excuse.
American Heritage
To devise superficially rational, or plausible, explanations or excuses for (one's acts, beliefs, desires, etc.), usually without being aware that these are not the real motives.
Webster's New World
To apply modern methods of efficiency to (an industry, agriculture, etc.)
Webster's New World
Synonyms:

Origin of Rationalize

Rationalize Sentence Examples

  • Herodotus of Heraclea struggled to rationalize mythology, and established chronology on a solid basis.

  • This will help you rationalize and accept your place here, I believe.

  • Deidre tried to sort through her emotions and rationalize them.

  • Gabriel wanted to say something to her, to apologize, to rationalize what happened … He felt like he was on the verge of snapping, unable to settle the turmoil of his emotions.

  • He didn't think he'd ever be able to rationalize that both Deidres had gone to Darkyn instead of trusting him without resentment.

More Sentences

Related Articles

Find Similar Words

Find similar words to rationalize using the buttons below.

Words Starting With

RRARAT

Words Ending With

EZEIZE

Unscrambles

rationalize

Words Starting With R and Ending With E

Starts With R & Ends With EStarts With RA & Ends With EStarts With R & Ends With ZE

Word Length

11 Letter Words11 Letter Words Starting With R11 Letter Words Ending With E