generalize
verb (used with object)
to infer (a general principle, trend, etc.) from particular facts, statistics, or the like.
have been generalizing
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present perfect progressiveof generalize.present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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I have been generalizing a little on our condition, Miles," he said, "and look at it which end forward I may, I find it bad enough; almost enough to overcome me.
From Afloat and Ashore A Sea Tale by James Fenimore Cooper
