theorize
pronunciation
How to pronounce theorize in British English:
UK [ˈθɪəraɪz]
How to pronounce theorize in American English:
US [ˈθiəraɪz]
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- Verb:
- to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds
- construct a theory about
- form or construct theories
Word Origin
- theorize (v.)
- 1630s, perhaps a formation in English from theory + -ize. Related: Theorized; theorizing.
Example
- 1. How to write its history and how to theorize it ?
- 2. The researchers theorize that the artificial sweeteners trigger appetite cues , causing you to unconsciously eat more at subsequent meals .
- 3. Astronomers theorize that life must exist on other planets .
- 4. All we can do is theorize about the reason for the change .
- 5. And the captain 's job allowed him plenty of time to theorize .