theorize

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

verb (used without object), the·o·rized, the·o·riz·ing.

to form a theory or theories.

verb (used with object), the·o·rized, the·o·riz·ing.

to form a theory or theories about.
Also especially British, the·o·rise.

Origin of theorize

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

OTHER WORDS FROM theorize

the·o·ri·za·tion, noun the·o·riz·er, noun o·ver·the·o·ri·za·tion, noun o·ver·the·o·rize, verb (used without object), o·ver·the·o·rized, o·ver·the·o·riz·ing.

Words nearby theorize

theoretical, theoretical arithmetic, theoretician, theoretics, theorist, theorize, theory, theory of equations, theory of everything, theory of games, theory of mind

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British Dictionary definitions for theorise

theorize

theorise

/ (ˈθɪəˌraɪz) /

verb

(intr) to produce or use theories; speculate

Derived forms of theorize

theorization or theorisation, noun theorizer or theoriser, noun