Rationalize
Pronunciation: /ˈræʃənəˌlaɪz/
Rationalize (verb)
- To explain or justify something in a way that makes it seem reasonable.
- To change something to make it easier to understand or more acceptable.
Examples
- People often try to rationalize their feelings about difficult situations.
- They need to rationalize their spending to save more money.
Common collocations: rationalize a decision, rationalize behavior, rationalize expenses, rationalize policies