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Theorize

🔄 Synonyms of "Theorize"

6 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
conjecturenoun	(formal) A statement or an idea which is unproven, but is thought to be true; a guess.
speculateverb	(intransitive) To make an inference based on inconclusive evidence; to surmise or conjecture.
supposeverb	(transitive, intransitive) To take for granted; to conclude, with less than absolute supporting data; to believe.
hypothesizeverb	(ambitransitive) To assume or assert tentatively on uncertain grounds.
hypothecateverb	(transitive) To pledge (something) as surety for a loan; to pawn, mortgage.
theoriseverb	Non-Oxford British English standard spelling of theorize. [(intransitive) To formulate a theory, especially about some specific subject.]

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Theorize"

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Word	Definition
hypothesizeverb	(ambitransitive) To assume or assert tentatively on uncertain grounds.
conjectureverb	(formal) A statement or an idea which is unproven, but is thought to be true; a guess.
speculateverb	(intransitive) To make an inference based on inconclusive evidence; to surmise or conjecture.
supposeverb	(transitive, intransitive) To take for granted; to conclude, with less than absolute supporting data; to believe.
theoriseverb	Non-Oxford British English standard spelling of theorize. [(intransitive) To formulate a theory, especially about some specific subject.]
hypothecateverb	(transitive) To pledge (something) as surety for a loan; to pawn, mortgage.
theoretizeverb	(rare) To form a theory or theoretical model which explains (something); explain by a theory.
metatheorizeverb	(ambitransitive) To form metatheory about something.
theoreticizeverb	Synonym of theoretize (“form a theoretical model of”).
theoremnoun	(mathematics) A mathematical statement of some importance that has been proven to be true. Minor theorems are often called propositions. Theorems which are not very interesting in themselves but are an essential part of a bigger theorem's proof are called lemmas.
conspiracy theorizeverb	(transitive, intransitive) To formulate or engage in conspiracy theories.
formulizeverb	(transitive) To formulate.
undertheorizeverb	To theorize insufficiently.
theologizeverb	(intransitive) To discuss or speculate about theological subjects.
formularizeverb	(US) To express as a formula, to formulate.
formulateverb	(transitive) To put into a clear and definite form of statement or expression.
retheorizeverb	To theorize again or anew.
formuliseverb	Alternative form of formulize. [(transitive) To reduce to a formula; to formularize.]
formulariseverb	(British) To express as a formula, to formulate.
hypothetizeverb	Alternative form of hypothesize. [(ambitransitive) To assume or assert tentatively on uncertain grounds.]