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theorize

[ thee-uh-rahyz, theer-ahyz ]

verb (used without object)

theorized, theorizing.
  1. to form a theory or theories.


verb (used with object)

theorized, theorizing.
  1. to form a theory or theories about.

theorize

/ ˈθɪəˌɪ /

verb

  1. intr to produce or use theories; speculate
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Derived Forms

  • ˈٳˌ, noun
  • ˌٳǰˈپDz, noun
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Other Word Forms

  • ٳo··tDz noun
  • ٳo·e noun
  • over·ٳo··tDz noun
  • v·ٳo· verb (used without object) overtheorized overtheorizing
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Word History and Origins

Origin of theorize1

From the Medieval Latin word ٳō, dating back to 1630–40. See theory, -ize
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Example Sentences

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Some have theorized that this may be an evolutionary trait built in to provide humans with a reward for being able to outrun predators and stay fit.

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But there hasn’t been one quite like the current crash, which has been caused by the stringent tariffs threatened or already imposed on the world by Trump, based on dubious economic theorizing.

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Powell theorized that while tariffs could raise inflation in the short term, the effects would calm over time.

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Given what “Squid Game” theorizes about fan worship, not even that is a certainty.

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Officers interrogated Quinn for hours, brushing aside his story and theorizing he was behind her disappearance.

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