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theorize

especially British, ٳ··

[thee-uh-rahyz, theer-ahyz]

verb (used without object)

theorized, theorizing 
  1. to form a theory or theories.



verb (used with object)

theorized, theorizing 
  1. to form a theory or theories about.

theorize

/ ˈθɪəˌɪ /

verb

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

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Word Forms

  • theorization noun
  • theorizer noun
  • overtheorization noun
  • overtheorize verb (used without object)
  • ˈٳˌ noun
  • ˌٳǰˈپDz noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of theorize1

From the Medieval Latin word ٳō, dating back to 1630–40. See theory, -ize
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When the male friendship recession is transformed from theorizing and studies and crafted into familiar situations like these, which DeYoung also does so skillfully in his film, it becomes horrifyingly recognizable.

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His co-workers theorized the investigation had something to do with his homicide.

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Some have theorized that this may be an evolutionary trait built in to provide humans with a reward for being able to outrun predators and stay fit.

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But there hasn’t been one quite like the current crash, which has been caused by the stringent tariffs threatened or already imposed on the world by Trump, based on dubious economic theorizing.

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Powell theorized that while tariffs could raise inflation in the short term, the effects would calm over time.

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