theorize

verb
UK: /ˈθɪə.raɪz/
US: /ˈθiː.ə.raɪz/

  1. To develop a theory about something.

    1. I theorize that the problem is a lack of funding.
    2. Some scientists theorize that a large meteor caused the dinosaurs' extinction.

  2. To suggest an explanation for facts or events.

    1. We theorize about why things happen.
    2. Detectives theorize about the suspect's motive in the complex case.

Synonyms

surmise deduce conjecture posit guess assume speculate hypothesize suppose
theorize adjective

  1. Forming theories or abstract thought.

    1. His theorize approach to problems is not always successful.
    2. The professor's theorize lectures explored complex philosophical concepts.
theorize noun

  1. An idea or set of ideas that is intended to explain facts or events

    1. His theorize about the market crash made sense to everyone.
    2. The student's theorize on climate change earned her an award at the science fair.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "theorize" in English means: To develop a theory about something., To suggest an explanation for facts or events..

The phonetic transcription of "theorize" is /ˈθɪə.raɪz/ in British English and /ˈθiː.ə.raɪz/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "theorize": surmise, deduce, conjecture, posit, guess, assume, speculate, hypothesize, suppose.

Example usage of "theorize": "I theorize that the problem is a lack of funding.". More examples on the page.