Real Dictionary

intellectualize
verb: If someone intellectualizes a subject or issue, they consider it in an intellectual way, often when this is not appropriate.

intellectualize in American English
to make intellectual; give an intellectual quality to
to reason; think
intransitive verb: to talk or write intellectually; reason; philosophize
transitive verb: to seek or consider the rational content or form of

intellectualize in British English
verb: to make or become intellectual