philosophize
[ fi-los-uh-fahyz ]
/ fɪˈlɒs əˌfaɪz /
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verb (used without object), phi·los·o·phized, phi·los·o·phiz·ing.
to speculate or theorize, usually in a superficial or imprecise manner.
to think or reason as a philosopher.
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Also especially British, phi·los·o·phise .
Origin of philosophize
First recorded in 1585–95; philosoph(y) + -ize
OTHER WORDS FROM philosophize
phi·los·o·phi·za·tion, nounphi·los·o·phiz·er, nouno·ver·phi·los·o·phize, verb (used without object), o·ver·phi·los·o·phized, o·ver·phi·los·o·phiz·ing.well-phi·los·o·phized, adjectiveDictionary.com Unabridged
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How to use philosophize in a sentence
British Dictionary definitions for philosophize
philosophize
philosophise
/ (fɪˈlɒsəˌfaɪz) /
verb
(intr) to make philosophical pronouncements and speculations
(tr) to explain philosophically
Derived forms of philosophize
philosophization or philosophisation, nounphilosophizer or philosophiser, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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