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intellectualize
UK /ɪntəˈlɛkt͡ʃuəlaɪz/ US /ɪntəˈlɛkt͡ʃuəlaɪz/
verb 4
Definitions
verb
1
To treat in an intellectual manner; to discuss or express intellectually.
Sentiment is intellectualized emotion.
2
To endow with intellect; to bestow intellectual qualities upon; to cause to become intellectual.
3
To find a seemingly rational explanation for.
4
To find a seemingly rational explanation for.
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