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generalize

verb

/ˈdʒenərəlaɪz/

Meaning

To make a broad statement by inferring from specific cases.

It is wrong to generalize based on a few experiences.

over-generalize

conclude, deduce, infer, universalize, extrapolate

specify, particularize, detail

generalize from, generalize about, tend to generalize

to discover or locate something that was lost or hidden; to come across

to force something to be accepted or done

to tread heavily on something and cause damage or injury

to pierce with a sharp point; to cause sharp pain

to recognize the value of something or to be thankful for it

to be present at; to go to; to pay attention to