Synonyms of rationalizes

rationalizes

verb

present tense third-person singular of rationalize

as in explains

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

• explains
• justifies
• attributes
• condones
• forgives
• exonerates
• exculpates
• absolves
• explains away
• accounts (for)
• vindicates
• excuses
• acquits