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Theorize

Verb / ˈθi:ɜ:ˌaɪz / Another word for theorize — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To form a theory or conjecture about something based on incomplete evidence.

Synonyms & similar words

speculate conjecture hypothesize theorise hypothecate hypothesise suppose conjecture hypothesize speculate suppose presume assume postulate guess surmise reckon infer deduce judge reason think believe suspect fancy imagine opine

Example sentences

  1. She likes to theorize about why birds fly in a V formation.
  2. The detective tried to theorize about the motive of the crime.
  3. The scientists will theorize about the results of the experiment.
  4. The teacher asked the students to theorize about what would happen if they mixed blue and yellow paint.
  5. The author likes to theorize about what might happen in the future.

Quotes

  • The best way to theorize about the future is to try to shape it.
  • One can theorize till one is blue in the face and get nowhere.
  • Theorize as we may, we are powerless before the appalling fact that some things happen to some people and not to others.

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