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Theorize (Verb)

Construct a theory about; "Galileo theorized the motion of the stars".

Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.

Einstein theorized that gravity warps the fabric of space and time.
Darwin theorized the concept of evolution through natural selection and adaptation.
Marie Curie theorized that elements with similar properties could be grouped together in the periodic table.
Scientists continue to theorize the possible causes of fast-moving comets and asteroids.
Archaeologists theorize that ancient civilizations once flourished in the lost city of Atlantis.

To believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds; "Scientists supposed that large dinosaurs lived in swamps".

Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.

The researchers began to theorize that there was a hidden underwater volcano, based on the readings from their sonar equipment.
Many have theorized that the decline of the monarch butterfly population is due to the widespread use of pesticides.
Scientists theorize that human beings have the capacity to adapt to even the most extreme environments with the right training.
Historians have long theorized that the lost city of Atlantis was inspired by a real place that existed in ancient times.
Some people still theorize that the famous artist's death was not an accident, but a deliberate act by someone who wanted to silence him.

Form or construct theories; "he thinks and theorizes all day".

Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.

Scientists often theorize about the origins of the universe based on the data they collect.
Theorize though I might, I still couldn't figure out how the ancient structure was built.
While some researchers theorize that climate change is a result of human activity, others believe it's a natural phenomenon.
A renowned economist is known to theorize about the impact of global events on the stock market.
She spent hours in the lab, experimenting and theorizing about the causes of the new disease.