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- [thee-uh-rahyz, theer-ahyz]
- /ˈθi əˌraɪz, ˈθɪər aɪz/
- /ˈθɪə.raɪz/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [thee-uh-rahyz, theer-ahyz]
- /ˈθi əˌraɪz, ˈθɪər aɪz/
Definitions of theorize word
- verb without object theorize to form a theory or theories. 1
- verb with object theorize to form a theory or theories about. 1
- intransitive verb theorize speculate, form theories 1
- transitive verb theorize with clause: form a theory 1
- verb theorize If you theorize that something is true or theorize about it, you develop an abstract idea or set of ideas about something in order to explain it. 0
- verb theorize to produce or use theories; speculate 0
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Origin of theorize
First appearance:
before 1630 One of the 42% oldest English words
From the Medieval Latin word theōrizāre, dating back to 1630-40. See theory, -ize
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Parts of speech for Theorize
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theorize popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 53% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
theorize usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for theorize
verb theorize
- assume — If you assume that something is true, you imagine that it is true, sometimes wrongly.
- conjecture — A conjecture is a conclusion that is based on information that is not certain or complete.
- dare say — to think likely; suppose
- daresay — Dare say (in the sense of \"think something to be probable\").
- generalize — to infer (a general principle, trend, etc.) from particular facts, statistics, or the like.
Antonyms for theorize
verb theorize
- add up — If facts or events do not add up, they make you confused about a situation because they do not seem to be consistent. If something that someone has said or done adds up, it is reasonable and sensible.
Top questions with theorize
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