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rationalize

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of rationalize

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 of rationalize

account (for), attribute, explain, explain away

Words Related to rationalize

condone, excuse, forgive, justify

absolve, acquit, exculpate, exonerate, vindicate

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