theorize

/θˈiɚˌaɪz/ · 3 syllables

Meaning

verb

1. to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds
   “Scientists supposed that large dinosaurs lived in swamps”
2. construct a theory about
   “Galileo theorized the motion of the stars”
3. form or construct theories
   “he thinks and theorizes all day”

Synonyms for theorize

• speculate
• theorise
• conjecture
• hypothesize
• hypothesise
• hypothecate
• suppose

Words that rhyme with theorize

• rise
• exercise
• recognize
• size
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• prize
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• harmonize
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• organize
• realise
• realize
• surprise
• synchronize
• circularize
• compromise
• devise
• naturalize
• rationalize
• specialize
• vocalize
• analyze
• apprise
• crosswise
• crystallize
• disguise
• franchise