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theorize

verb

To believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds

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Word length
8
Starts with
T
Ends with
E
Contains
HE
Scrabble score
20
CEFR level
A1

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verb

  1. To believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds

    “Scientists supposed that large dinosaurs lived in swamps”

verb

  1. Construct a theory about

    “Galileo theorized the motion of the stars”

verb

  1. Form or construct theories

    “He thinks and theorizes all day”

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Scientists supposed that large dinosaurs lived in swamps
Galileo theorized the motion of the stars
He thinks and theorizes all day

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