Answer: rationalizes

AnswerCrossword Clue
rationalizesMake (a company, process, or industry) more efficient by reorganizing it in such a way as to dispense with unnecessary personnel or equipment
rationalizesAttempt to explain or justify (one's own or another's behavior or attitude) with logical, plausible reasons, even if these are not true or appropriate
rationalizesRATIONALIZE, to bring into accord with reason
rationalizesConvert (a function or expression) to a rational form