Argue
Argue verb - To state (something) as a reason in support of or against something under consideration.
Usage example: argued that a bake sale would make a lot less money than a car wash
Rationalize and argue are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rationalize" instead a verb "Argue".
Rationalize
Rationalize verb - To give the reason for or cause of.
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Argue and rationalize are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Argue" instead a verb "Rationalize".
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