intellectualize
Translation
to intellectualize
Examples
He tends to intellectualize his emotions.
He tends to intellectualize his emotions.
Grammar Patterns
to intellectualize ((sth.)) to consider sth. in a rational way Don't intellectualize your feelings.
Similar Words
Synonyms: rationalize, analyze, theorize
Etymology
From 'intellectual' plus the verb-forming suffix '-ize', meaning 'to make' or 'to become'.
Memory Tips
The '-ize' ending makes a verb meaning 'to make something...'. To intellectualize is to make something intellectual, often by overthinking it.