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theorize

DEFINITIONS OF: theorize

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v construct a theory about

“Galileo theorized the motion of the stars”
Type of:
reason
think logically

v form or construct theories

“he thinks and theorizes all day”
Type of:
reason
think logically

v to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds

Synonyms:
conjecture, hypothecate, hypothesise, hypothesize, speculate, suppose, theorise
Types:
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construct, reconstruct, retrace
reassemble mentally
develop, explicate, formulate
elaborate, as of theories and hypotheses
etymologise, etymologize
construct the history of words
mature
develop and work out fully in one's mind
redevelop, reformulate
formulate or develop again, of an improved theory or hypothesis
Type of:
anticipate, expect
regard something as probable or likely
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