Rationalize
Verbलॉजिकल रूप से समझना, तर्कसंगत करना
Definition
To explain or justify something in a logical or reasonable way.
Contextual Sentence: "The government’s decision to **rationalize** subsidies was justified by the need to reduce fiscal deficits, a key economic policy in UPSC."
💡 Memory Hook (Mnemonic): Think of 'ratio' (logical proportion) + 'nalize' = 'to make logical'!
Synonyms
justify
explain logically
argue
Antonyms
irrationalize
discredit
ignore