Theorise (Verb)
Meaning
To believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds; "Scientists supposed that large dinosaurs lived in swamps".
Classification
Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
Examples
- Theorise that the ancient civilisation was wiped out by a massive tsunami.
- Experts theorise the cause of the illness to be a previously unknown virus.
- Some people theorise that the artwork is actually the product of a lesser-known artist.
- Linguists theorise that the language has been influenced by several other cultures.
- Many believe that the company will go bankrupt and theorise about the likelihood of its immediate recovery.