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rationalize
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defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning
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Other meanings
2. verb
weed out unwanted or unnecessary things
3. verb
structure and run according to rational or scientific principles in order to achieve desired results
4. verb
think rationally; employ logic or reason
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