rationalize

1. v. t. To make rational; also, to convert to rationalism. Source: opted

2. v. t. To interpret in the manner of a rationalist. Source: opted

3. v. t. To form a rational conception of. Source: opted

4. v. t. To render rational; to free from radical signs or quantities. Source: opted

5. v. i. To use, and rely on, reason in forming a theory, belief, etc., especially in matters of religion: to accord with the principles of rationalism. Source: opted

6. v. defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning Source: wordnet

7. v. weed out unwanted or unnecessary things Source: wordnet

8. v. structure and run according to rational or scientific principles in order to achieve desired results Source: wordnet

9. v. think rationally; employ logic or reason Source: wordnet

10. v. remove irrational quantities from Source: wordnet

11. 1. To make rational; also, to convert to rationalism. 2. To interpret in the manner of a rationalist. 3. To form a rational conception of. 4. (Alg.) To render rational; to free from radical signs or quantities. To use, and rely on, reason in forming a theory, belief, etc., especially in matters of religion: to accord with the principles of rationalism. Theodore . . . is just considered the chief rationalizing doctor of antiquity. J. H. Newman. Source: webster

12. To render rational; to free from radical signs or quantities. Source: adambom

Thesaurus links