rationaliseren

Definitions of rationaliseren
  1. verb
    weed out unwanted or unnecessary things
    synonyms: opzuiveren
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    afschaffen, elimineren, wegwerken
    terminate, end, or take out
  2. verb
    present reasons and arguments
    synonyms: beredeneren, pleiten
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    bediscussiëren, debatteren
    reason with (somebody) for the purpose of dissuasion
    behandelen, verdedigen, voorstaan
    argue or speak in defense of
    pardonneren, rechtvaardigen, vergeven
    defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning
    behartigen, opkomen
    defend against attack or criticism
    herbevestigen, hooghouden
    stand up for; stick up for; of causes, principles, or ideals
  3. verb
    give evidence of
    synonyms: aanduiden, aangeven, beredeneren, betogen, indiceren, pleiten, tonen
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