Rationalize means to justify by developing a rationale, or a set of reasons for something. You could rationalize cutting school, saying your classes are boring, but you are still doing what you shouldn't be doing.
To make rational; also, to convert to rationalism.
Verb
weed out unwanted or unnecessary things; "We had to lose weight, so we cut the sugar from our diet"
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remove irrational quantities from; "This function can be rationalized"
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think rationally; employ logic or reason; "When one wonders why one is doing certain things, one should rationalize"
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defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning; "rationalize the child''s seemingly crazy behavior"; "he rationalized his lack of success"
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structure and run according to rational or scientific principles in order to achieve desired results; "We rationalized the factory''s production and raised profits"
v. t.
To make rational; also, to convert to rationalism.
v. t.
To interpret in the manner of a rationalist.
v. t.
To form a rational conception of.
v. t.
To render rational; to free from radical signs or
quantities.
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.
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Theodore . . . is just considered the chief rationalizing doctor of antiquity.
To make rational; also, to convert to rationalism.
To use, and rely on, reason in forming a theory, belief, etc., especially in matters of religion: to accord with the principles of rationalism.
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Mistakes are almost always of a sacred nature. Never try to correct them. On the contrary: rationalize them, understand them thoroughly. After that, it will be possible for you to sublimate them.
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