Make out
Make out verb - To form an opinion or reach a conclusion through reasoning and information.
Usage example: as best as I can make out, the police were informed of the incident but didn't think it was worth investigating
Rationalize and make out are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rationalize" instead a verb "Make out".
Rationalize
Rationalize verb - To give the reason for or cause of.
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Synonyms for Rationalize
Make out and rationalize are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Make out" instead a verb "Rationalize".
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