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rationalize

verb

/ˈræʃənəlaɪz/

Meaning

to attempt to explain or justify behavior or decisions with logical reasons, even if they are not true or appropriate

She tried to rationalize her lateness by blaming the traffic.

justify, explain, excuse, defend

deny, conceal

rationalize behavior, rationalize decision, rationalize system, rationalize expense

to stay in a place longer than necessary; to persist

to travel through or study something in order to learn more about it

to bring a feeling, memory, or image into the mind

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

to go somewhere with someone as a companion or escort

to need something; to demand or insist on