theorize

American  

[thee-uh-rahyz, theer-ahyz] / ˈθi əˌraɪz, ˈθɪər aɪz /

especially British, theorise

verb (used without object)

theorized, theorizing

1. to form a theory or theories.

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verb (used with object)

theorized, theorizing

1. to form a theory or theories about.

theorize British  

/ ˈθɪəˌraɪz /

verb

1. (intr) to produce or use theories; speculate

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Other Word Forms

• overtheorization noun
• overtheorize verb (used without object)
• theorization noun
• theorizer noun

Etymology

Origin of theorize

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

Example Sentences

Like the game, “Twenty-Sided Tavern” theorizes that stories can be at their most powerful when they are not passive, when we as audience members have a role to play and invitation to interact.

From Los Angeles Times

She can imagine, she can theorize, she can try to do justice.

From Los Angeles Times

Just when we get to a point where conspiracy theorizing dies down a bit, here comes Kim Kardashian espousing moon landing speculation.

From Salon

If so, Penelope theorized, and if Lady Constance were not so terribly spoiled but had instead had the benefit of a more Swanburne-like education, she might well turn out to be a perfectly pleasant companion.

From Literature

And while he trained, we theorized, questioned, and calculated.

From Literature

Related Words

• speculate