Synonyms of rationalize

rationalize

verb

as in to explain

to give the reason for or cause of

rationalized his decision to buy the new car by noting that it was more fuel efficient than his old vehicle

Synonyms & Similar Words

• explain
• justify
• account (for)
• attribute
• condone
• forgive
• excuse
• explain away
• absolve
• vindicate
• exonerate
• exculpate
• acquit