Antonyms for theorize


Grammar : Verb
Spell : thee-uh-rahyz, theer-ahyz
Phonetic Transcription : ˈθi əˌraɪz, ˈθɪər aɪz


Definition of theorize

Origin :
  • 1630s, perhaps a formation in English from theory + -ize. Related: Theorized; theorizing.
  • verb hypothesize
Example sentences :
  • It is a capital mistake to theorize in advance of the facts.
  • Extract from : « The Return of Sherlock Holmes » by Arthur Conan Doyle
  • Yet we do know what happens, even if we do just theorize about why.
  • Extract from : « Sense from Thought Divide » by Mark Irvin Clifton
  • Men may theorize and speculate about their plans in America.
  • Extract from : « The Journal of Negro History, Volume 7, 1922 » by Various
  • But it is not enough to theorize merely; there must be experiment and practice.
  • Extract from : « History of Education » by Levi Seeley
  • It may theorize, but never dogmatize, and it must demonstrate at every step.
  • Extract from : « The New Avatar and The Destiny of the Soul » by Jirah D. Buck
  • To speculate is to theorize about something that is uncertain.
  • Extract from : « Successful Stock Speculation » by John James Butler
  • Until they could learn more they were not prepared to theorize as to how the gold got there.
  • Extract from : « Edison's Conquest of Mars » by Garrett Putnam Serviss
  • It is not out of place to theorize as to the facts already mentioned.
  • Extract from : « The Prehistoric World » by E. A. Allen
  • But it was idle to theorize, useless to harbor doubts that led nowhere.
  • Extract from : « The Gilded Man » by Clifford Smyth
  • But to theorize that the wind had been responsible, seemed silly.
  • Extract from : « Dan Carter and the Cub Honor » by Mildred A. Wirt

Synonyms for theorize

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