hypothesize
To assume or assert tentatively on uncertain groundsTo assume or assert tentatively on uncertain grounds.
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» Please read the manual and hypothesize 3 possible outcomes.
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Examples
9 sentencesPlease read the manual and hypothesize 3 possible outcomes.
The scientist hypothesized the result of the experiment.
The scientist hypothesizes about the beginning of the universe.
Meaning
1 senses(British, English, Oxford, US)To assume or assert tentatively on uncertain grounds.
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to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds
Forms
hypothesizes, hypothesizing, hypothesized, hypothesizedregular · Lesson
| Base form | hypothesize · to hypothesize |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | hypothesizes |
| Present participle | hypothesizing |
| Past simple | hypothesized |
| Past participle | hypothesized |
Tenses
hypothesize · hypothesized · will hypothesize · have hypothesizedPoint at a form to see it in a sentence.Tap a form to see it in a sentence.
Synonyms
32 synonyms- to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds:speculatetheorizetheoriseconjecturehypothesisehypothecatesuppose
Word family
6 related wordsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle
See also
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