theorize
To formulate a theory, especially about some specific subjectTo formulate a theory, especially about some specific subject.
» Technetium was first theorized to exist on paper.
Meaning
2 senses(intransitive)To formulate a theory, especially about some specific subject.
теоретизироватьteoretizirovatʹ
construct a theory about
(intransitive)To speculate.
Examples
8 sentencesTechnetium was first theorized to exist on paper.
I theorize a terrorist breeding ground and terrorize a rigorist network.
Theorists theorized that lifeforms far advanced of humanity may be hidden from view.
There is no point in theorizing about hypothetical situations that will never happen.
He theorizes about political systems.
Translations
5 languagesBy meaning 1
Origin
From theory + -ize. First use appears c. 1599 in the text A pil to purge melancholie.From theory + -ize. First use appears c. 1599 in the text A pil to purge melancholie.
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Forms
theorizes, theorizing, theorized, theorizedSynonyms
7 synonyms- to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds:speculatetheoriseconjecturehypothesizehypothesisehypothecatesuppose
Word family
11 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