Word Definitions & Examples
verb
Sense 1
"This function can be rationalized"
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
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Sense 2
"When one wonders why one is doing certain things, one should rationalize"
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s something
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Sense 3
structure and run according to rational or scientific principles in order to achieve desired results
"We rationalized the factory''s production and raised profits"
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
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Sense 4
"We had to lose weight, so we cut the sugar from our diet"
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
verb
Sense 5
"rationalize the child''s seemingly crazy behavior"
"he rationalized his lack of success"
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
Semantic Complexity
75%
Sense Count
5
Total Synonyms
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Total Relationships
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