intellectualize

verb
/ɪntəˈlɛkt͡ʃuəlaɪz/

Etymology

From intellectual + -ize.

  1. derived from intellectuel
  2. suffixed as intellectualize — “intellectual + ize

Definitions

  1. To treat in an intellectual manner

    To treat in an intellectual manner; to discuss or express intellectually.

    • Sentiment is intellectualized emotion.
  2. To endow with intellect

    To endow with intellect; to bestow intellectual qualities upon; to cause to become intellectual.

  3. To find a seemingly rational explanation for.

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA