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hypothecate

verb

to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds

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Word Facts

Word length
11
Starts with
H
Ends with
E
Contains
YP
Scrabble score
24
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

hʌɪˈpɒθɪkeɪt

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verb

  1. to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds

    “Scientists supposed that large dinosaurs lived in swamps”

verb

  1. pledge without delivery or title of possession

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Scientists supposed that large dinosaurs lived in swamps

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