generalize

generalize
I
(Roget's IV) v.
1. [To make generally applicable]
Syn. theorize, hypothesize, conclude, induce, infer, derive a law, establish a criterion, observe similarities, discover order in apparent disorder, establish rules of probability, discern affinities, globalize, stereotype.
Ant. separate*, particularize, deduce*.
2. [To speak in general terms]
Syn. vapor, theorize, speculate, postulate, be metaphysical, discuss in the abstract, speak in generalities, deal in abstractions, speak in terms of the ideal, philosophize, stay up in the clouds*.
Ant. specify*, apply, particularize.
II
(Roget's 3 Superthesaurus) v.
speculate, hypothesize, make sweeping statement, make broad statement, *paint with a broad brush.
III
(Roget's Thesaurus II) verb To make universal: universalize. See SPECIFIC.

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