philosophize

especially British, phi·los·o·phise

[fi-los-uh-fahyz]

verb (used without object)

philosophized, philosophizing 

1. to speculate or theorize, usually in a superficial or imprecise manner.

2. to think or reason as a philosopher.

philosophize

/ fɪˈlɒsəˌfaɪz /

verb

1. (intr) to make philosophical pronouncements and speculations

2. (tr) to explain philosophically

Other Word Forms

• philosophization noun
• philosophizer noun
• overphilosophize verb (used without object)
• well-philosophized adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of philosophize¹

First recorded in 1585–95; philosoph(y) + -ize

Example Sentences

He soon found out that there are millions of people in this country who are not impressed with his adolescent philosophizing.

From Salon

But that proved impossible, given the bench’s outdoor life, where it was used as a jungle gym for neighborhood kids, or a couch for friends to sit and philosophize about this piece of movie history.

From Los Angeles Times

At times, the series and the star’s media appearances felt as if they were in conversation with each other, with Seinfeld philosophizing about comedy and “Hacks” providing dissents.

From New York Times

There are familiar scenes involving bottles of soju, moments of awkward conversation and garbled philosophizing in this film.

From Los Angeles Times

And while I may not take the time to philosophize about my salvation on Sunday, I’m certain I’ll think of her and what my being there would mean to her.

From Salon