philosophize
verb (used without object)
to speculate or theorize, usually in a superficial or imprecise manner.
philosophized
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past participleof philosophize.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof philosophize.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
philosophizeverb (used without object)to speculate or theorize, usually in a superficial or imprecise manner.
Example Sentences
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"To be a ketchup enthusiast and say tomatoes are trash would be like saying you like peanut butter but hate peanuts," yet another user philosophized.
From Fox News ● Mar. 21, 2022
Poland President Andrzej Duda said he was humbled by the virus and philosophized about global recovery.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 24, 2021
Internet-connected photography, he philosophized, necessitated a “a reinvention of the camera.”
From Slate ● Oct. 23, 2017
As the G20 summit ended, Mr. Obama philosophized, “I think we all have to recognize these are turbulent times. A lot of countries are seeing volatile politics.”
From Washington Times ● Sep. 5, 2016
Samuel may have thought and played and philosophized about death, but he did not really believe in it.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
