philosophize
verb (used without object)
to speculate or theorize, usually in a superficial or imprecise manner.
philosophizes
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present tense formof philosophize (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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Late in the book, as Odenkirk describes landing more serious-acting gigs, he philosophizes about how actors work.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 9, 2022
A character philosophizes on the dizzying pace of change in the late 19th century: “We’ve no say as to the pace of modernity’s advance. I myself am merely its vessel, a humble foot soldier …”
From Salon ● May 31, 2019
He narrates and philosophizes as he empties the dishwasher, boils macaroni, combs lice from a child’s hair.
From New York Times ● Aug. 22, 2017
“America,” Wednesday philosophizes from the passenger seat, “is the only country in the world that wonders what it is.”
From Slate ● Apr. 28, 2017
One of the peculiarities of this tragedy, is the introduction of a character, who takes no part in the action, but observes and philosophizes upon it, somewhat after the manner of the old Greek chorus.
From The International Magazine, Volume 2, No. 3, February, 1851 by Various
