Definition of rationalizes

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • rationalizes is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 21
  • rationalizes is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 21
  • rationalizes is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 23

Definition of rationalizes


  • weed out unwanted or unnecessary things (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. cut
    2. prune
    3. rationalise
  • think rationally; employ logic or reason (verb)

    Examples

    1. When one wonders why one is doing certain things, one should rationalize

    Synonyms

    1. rationalise
  • structure and run according to rational or scientific principles in order to achieve desired results (verb)

    Examples

    1. We rationalized the factory's production and raised profits

    Synonyms

    1. rationalise
  • defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning (verb)

    Examples

    1. rationalize the child's seemingly crazy behavior
    2. he rationalized his lack of success

    Synonyms

    1. apologise
    2. apologize
    3. excuse
    4. rationalise
  • remove irrational quantities from (verb)

    Examples

    1. This function can be rationalized

    Synonyms

    1. rationalise

See definition of rationalizes in Merriam Webster