Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

theorize

verb
/ˈθɪəraɪz/
Definition
To form a theory or set of theories about something.
Examples
  • Scientists often theorize about the impact of climate change on biodiversity.
  • She began to theorize why the experiment yielded unexpected results.
Meaning
To suggest explanations or ideas based on observation or reasoning.
Synonyms
  • speculate
  • hypothesize
  • guess