Word a Day
theorize
What does theorize mean?
theorize (verb): to speculate.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use theorize in a sentence?
- He thinks and theorizes all day. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
How do you pronounce theorize?
/ˈθiəˌɹaɪz/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does theorize come from?
From theory + -ize.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
What are synonyms of theorize?
Words related to theorize
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “theorize” mean?
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to speculate
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Which word is closest in meaning to “theorize”?
speculate
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