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theorize

/ˈθiːəˌraɪz/ /ˈθɪəˌraɪz/

Meanings
verb
To formulate a theory, especially about some specific subject.

Examples :

"The students theorized that the school's new rules were designed to reduce bullying. "
theory science philosophy logic

Related Words

Illustration bullying

bullying noun

/ˈbʊl.i.ɪŋ/

An act of intimidating a person to do something, especially such repeated coercion.

"Bullying is a serious problem at school, and teachers are working to stop it. "

Illustration students

students noun

/ˈstjuːdn̩ts/ /ˈstudn̩ts/

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

"He is a student of life."

Illustration school

school noun

/skuːl/

(collective) A group of fish or a group of marine mammals such as porpoises, dolphins, or whales.

"The divers encountered a huge school of mackerel."

Illustration theory

theory noun

/ˈθiːəɹi/

A description of an event or system that is considered to be accurate.

"The theory of gravity explains why objects fall to the ground. "

Illustration speculate

speculate verb

/ˈspɛkjuleɪt/ /ˈspɛkjəleɪt/

To think, meditate or reflect on a subject; to consider, to deliberate or cogitate.

"Before making a decision about her college, Sarah speculated about the different courses offered at each university. "

Illustration theorized

theorized verb

/ˈθiːəˌraɪzd/ /ˈθɪəˌraɪzd/

To formulate a theory, especially about some specific subject.

"The detective theorized that the robbery was an inside job. "

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especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

Illustration formulate

formulate verb

/ˈfɔːrmjuleɪt/ /ˈfɔːrmjʊleɪt/

To reduce to, or express in, a formula; to put in a clear and definite form of statement or expression.

"The teacher formulated a clear plan for the upcoming science project. "

Illustration designed

designed verb

/dɪˈzaɪnd/

To plan and carry out (a picture, work of art, construction etc.).

"The students designed posters for the school fair. "

Illustration specific

specific noun

/spəˈsɪf.ɪk/

A distinguishing attribute or quality.

"The specific of her success was her dedication to studying. "

Illustration subject

subject adjective

/ˈsʌb.dʒɪkt/ /ˈsʌb.dʒɛkt/ /səbˈdʒɛkt/

Likely to be affected by or to experience something.

"The students are subject to strict rules about late arrivals. "

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brother noun

/ˈbɹɐðɘ(ɹ)/ /ˈbɹʌðə(ɹ)/ /ˈbɹʌðɚ/

Son of the same parents as another person.

"My brother and I both attend the same high school. "