theorize
[thee-uh-rahyz, theer-ahyz]
verb (used without object), the·o·rized, the·o·riz·ing.
verb (used with object), the·o·rized, the·o·riz·ing.
Also especially British, the·o·rise.
Origin of theorize
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Related Words for theorize
speculate, conjecture, formulate, suggest, guess, submit, project, suppose, propound, thinkExamples from the Web for theorize
Contemporary Examples of theorize
They theorize, however, that it may bring out the disease's symptoms early in young people who are genetically predisposed to it.
Some theorize the 51-year-old Kennedy was in the grip of a midlife crisis.
Historical Examples of theorize
It is a capital mistake to theorize in advance of the facts.
The Return of Sherlock HolmesArthur Conan Doyle
Yet we do know what happens, even if we do just theorize about why.
Sense from Thought DivideMark Irvin Clifton
Men may theorize and speculate about their plans in America.
But it is not enough to theorize merely; there must be experiment and practice.
History of EducationLevi Seeley
It may theorize, but never dogmatize, and it must demonstrate at every step.
The New Avatar and The Destiny of the SoulJirah D. Buck
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