Definition of generalize

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  • generalize is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 20
  • generalize is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 20
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Definition of generalize

  • speak or write in generalities (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. generalise
  • become systemic and spread throughout the body (verb)

    Examples

    1. this kind of infection generalizes throughout the immune system

    Synonyms

    1. generalise
  • cater to popular taste to make popular and present to the general public; bring into general or common use (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. generalise
    2. popularise
    3. popularize
    4. vulgarise
    5. vulgarize
  • draw from specific cases for more general cases (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. extrapolate
    2. generalise
    3. infer

See definition of generalize in Merriam Webster