theorize Synonyms & Antonyms
/ˈθɪə.ɹaɪz/
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Theorize as a Verb
1
To formulate a theory, especially about some specific subject.
2
To speculate.
Word Forms & Grammar
theorize (third-person singular simple present theorizes, present participle theorizing, simple past and past participle theorized)
Words That Rhyme With Theorize
Origin of Theorize
From theory + -ize. First use appears c. 1599 in the text A pil to purge melancholie.
Theorize: Key Facts
| Part of speech | verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈθɪə.ɹaɪz/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Meaning | To formulate a theory, especially about some specific subject |
| Verb forms | theorizes, theorizing, theorized |
How to Pronounce Theorize
Theorize is pronounced /ˈθɪə.ɹaɪz/ and has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (θɪə).